Botanical name
Narcissus ‘Apotheose’
Other names
Daffodil ‘Apotheosa’
Genus
Narcissus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Apotheosa’ _ ‘Apotheosa’ is a clump-forming bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves and double yellow and orange flowers in early to mid spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Can also be a skin irritant.
Flower
Orange, Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bulb scale mite , Narcissus bulb fly , Narcissus eelworm , Slugs
Specific diseases
Basal rot , Daffodil viruses
General care
Pruning
Deadhead flowers once faded but do not remove foliage until it has died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
Narcissus ‘Apotheosa’ (Daffodil ‘Apotheosa’) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant two times its own depth in autumn. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is moist during the growing season.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered