Double Narcissus, Double Daffodil 'Yellow Cheerfulness'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Pale Yellow
Foliage
Mid Spring
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Non-patented
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Bloom Time
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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
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Division 4 - Double
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
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Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Blue-Green
Classification
Flowers are good for cutting
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Tracy, California

Cordele, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Piedmont, Missouri

Morehead City, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

, Ontario

Portland, Oregon

Fate, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | May 2015 | neutral

Award(s)
AM(e) 1946
*AM(p) 1976
AGM 1995
AM Haarlem 1937
FCC Haarlem 1942

C
ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2014 | positive

A reliable performer and a vigorous naturalizer, this is one of the few double-flowered narcissus I like. Unlike most, it doesn't need ex...Read More

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Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) | May 2005 | neutral

We planted n. 'yellow cheerfulness' with early blooming azaleas and it made a nice show here in Ohio.

It's a delicate lo...Read More

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Piedmont, MO (Zone 6a) | May 2004 | positive

This is one of the later bloomers here in Missouri. It multiplies but needs divided to keep blooming well. The small flowers are a beaut...Read More

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B
Baa
| May 2004 | neutral

A smallish flowered, double daffodil that is a yellow sport of 'Cheerfulness'

Flowers March to May

Very eas...Read More

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