Species cyclamineus daffodil
yellow flowers with silver sepals, green leaves and stems

cyclamineus daffodil

Narcissus 'Wings of Freedom'

The Narcissus 'Wings of Freedom' embodies beauty and freedom. A tall, slender stem carries vibrant yellow blooms with delicate white tips. Its ruffled petals curl back in a reflexed manner. This strain of daffodil is a member of the cyclamineus family, and along with its cheerful colour palette it has an enticing, sweet fragrance. It blooms in spring and will bring a splash of gaiety to any landscape. Its structural beauty can also be appreciated in bouquets, and will add a graceful, carefree expression to any floral arrangement.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Offsets,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Cyclamineus daffodil (Narcissus 'Wings of Freedom') prefers well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight. It should be watered regularly, but not too often: about once a week in the spring and summer months, and about every 2 weeks in the fall and winter months. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy or overly wet. Water the plants deeply, allowing water to reach the roots. Discontinue watering after the blooms have faded and the leaves begin to yellow, as this signals the beginning of dormancy for this species. Enjoyed in full sun or light dappled shade, the Cyclamineus daffodil will thrive and yield beautiful, fragrant blooms each year.

sunlight

Cyclamineus daffodils, also known as Narcissus 'Wings of Freedom', require a fair amount of sun in order to grow and thrive. These plants are best grown in areas that receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. For optimal growth, plant these daffodils in an area that receives at least 8 hours of sun throughout the day. An area that is exposed to morning sun and then afternoon shade would also work well for this species. Planting in an area that receives full, all-day sun is also acceptable, however, to avoid intense heat and scorching the leaves, it is recommended to plant this species in part sun or part shade. It is important to note, however, that too much shade may inhibit blooming, so it is important to find an area that is sunny but with at least some afternoon shade.

pruning

Cyclamineus daffodils (Narcissus 'Wings of Freedom') should be pruned in early spring, just after the plants have finished flowering. Pruning should be done by carefully removing the flower heads and the stalk behind the flower head. This will help to encourage the new flowers and will remove any dead or diseased foliage. It is also important to remove any division of bulbs that may be present. Pruning should be done as much as needed while keeping the plant looking healthy and attractive.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

The Narcissus 'Wings of Freedom' cyclamineus daffodil typically starts flowering in March.

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