Poeticus Daffodil (Narcissus 'Actaea') is a elegant spring bulb that graces gardens with delicately fragrant flowers in April, rising 12 to 18 inches tall across zones 4 through 8. This species daffodil is prized for its pristine white petals surrounding a shallow, colorful corona, making it exceptional as a cut flower. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with moderate water and low maintenance demands, it handles both drought and deer pressure with ease, earning its place as a reliable and rewarding spring presence.
Partial Sun
Moderate
4-8
18in H x 6in W
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The Poeticus Daffodil carries the refined elegance of old-fashioned daffodils, with intensely fragrant blooms that fill the spring air with sweet perfume. Its pure white petals and distinctively shallow cup corona set it apart from the trumpet types, offering a more delicate, botanical presence in the garden. The flower's exceptional vase life and deer resistance mean you can enjoy these beauties both in borders and in arrangements without worry, while the bulbs themselves ask almost nothing once established.
The Poeticus Daffodil excels as a cut flower, bringing long-lasting fragrance and elegance indoors. Its refined appearance makes it a favorite for spring bouquets and floral arrangements. In the garden, it serves as a naturalized bulb for borders, woodland edges, and mass plantings, where colonies of fragrant blooms create memorable spring displays.
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Plant bulbs directly outdoors in early to mid-fall. Space bulbs 4 to 10 inches apart, with larger bulbs placed further apart. Plant each bulb 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb height, ensuring at least 3 inches of soil covers the top.
For cut flowers, harvest stems when blooms are fully open or just beginning to unfold. Cut stems close to the base in the morning when flowers are freshest. Remove lower foliage that would sit below the waterline in your arrangement to extend vase life.
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