Long-cupped Narcissus, Large-cupped Daffodil 'Carlton'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Bright Yellow
Foliage
Mid Spring
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:

Conway, Arkansas

GARBERVILLE, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Pensacola, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Wrens, Georgia

Springfield, Massachusetts

Sparks, Nevada

Morehead City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Vinton, Ohio

, Ontario

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Copperas Cove, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | May 2015 | neutral

Award(s)
*AM(g) 1936
*FCC(g) 1939
AGM 1995
AM(e)Haarlem 1930

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Copperas Cove, TX | April 2012 | positive

One of the few daffodils that naturalizes readily in the deep south . It is wonderful to see them in full bloom in early february he...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | March 2010 | positive

The Houston Chronicle had a survey of the top 10 daffs which do well in our area and Carlton was in the list, so I'm looking forward to m...Read More

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

One of the most popular narcissus, 'Carlton' is an early spring bloomer with classic daffodil habit. According to Brent & Becky, it is o...Read More

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Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

This is another of my favorite daffodils for naturalizing.

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