Tazetta Narcissus, Paperwhite Daffodil, Paperwhites 'Geranium'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °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
Orange
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
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:

Juneau, Alaska

Cazadero, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Menifee, California

San Diego, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Canton, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Winnetka, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

Hudsonville, Michigan

Sparks, Nevada

Buffalo, New York

Glen Cove, New York

South Richmond Hill, New York

Morehead City, North Carolina

Toledo, Ohio

, Ontario

Conway, South Carolina

Fate, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

Falls Church, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Issaquah, Washington

North Bend, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Buffalo, NY (Zone 5b) | September 2016 | positive

This is a stunning heirloom daffodil with abundant clusters of beautiful white flower petals with yellowish orange cup. The scent is extr...Read More

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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | May 2015 | neutral

Award(s)
*FCC(g) 1952
*AM(p) 1975
*FCC(p) 1977
AGM 1995
AM Haarlem 1931

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South Jordan, UT (Zone 6b) | April 2015 | positive

Nice scent, attracts pollinators. One stem is really a little bouquet all by itself.

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Glen Cove, NY (Zone 6b) | March 2011 | positive

Bought these bulbs as part of an end-of-season sale two variety pack in a wholesale club back in '05. Planted them and some large crocuse...Read More

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New York, NY (Zone 7a) | April 2010 | positive

Very beautiful daffodil and one of th most fragrant I've had rivaled only by the more musky paperwhite. The scent is sweet and light and...Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2007 | positive

A nice daffodil with a nice contrast with the bright orange and white. This is an especiallly late one to bloom.

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Hebron, KY | November 2006 | positive

Beautiful and very fragrant with a sweet smell! Love this one!

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This tazetta cultivar is great for forcing indoors and reaches a height of 16". It also naturalizes well outdoors.

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Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2004 | positive

3-5 extremely fragrant flowers per stem. Petals are a brilliant white, the small cup is light orange. Heirloom, 1930

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