Narcissus, Cyclamineus Narcissus, Cyclamen Daffodil 'Jetfire'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Huntsville, Alabama

Canoga Park, California

Cazadero, California

Fair Oaks, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Clifton, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado

Dacula, Georgia

Chester, Illinois

Shelbyville, Indiana

Boone, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Silver Spring, Maryland

Tecumseh, Michigan

Sparks, Nevada

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Greenville, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

, Ontario

Portland, Oregon

Media, Pennsylvania

Meshoppen, Pennsylvania

Taft, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Falls Church, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | May 2015 | neutral

Award(s)
AM(e) 1987
*HC(g) 1990
AGM 1995

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Vancouver, WA (Zone 8a) | November 2013 | positive

I planted 3 bulbs of Jetfire 13 years ago. They have come up every year and bloomed. They are now large bunches, with more than a dozen...Read More

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Cloverly, MD (Zone 7a) | January 2013 | positive

One of the best small daffs with a very attractive color.

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Auburn Four Corners, PA (Zone 5a) | May 2010 | positive

Cheerful, bright in color, a good grower and multiplier. One of the better cyclamen-type daffodils.

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Tecumseh, MI (Zone 5b) | April 2010 | positive

This is my first experience with this type of daffodil and I could not be more pleased! I planted about 300 of these daffodils around th...Read More

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Hebron, KY | November 2006 | positive

Sunny and cheerful in the Spring!

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(Zone 8a) | April 2006 | positive

I have these growing next to my raised hosta bed, alongside a path and underneath a Horse Chestnet tree. They usually are in flower befo...Read More

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Denver, CO | April 2006 | positive

Multiplies by bulb very well, good form for the garden setting; just the right size. Flowers open almost all yellow, and the cup becomes...Read More

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Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) | March 2005 | positive

A delightful little flower with yellow petals and an orange-y cup. Great form and substance and often used for show. Division 6 - Cycla...Read More

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