Botanical name
Narcissus ‘Tamara’
Other names
Daffodil ‘Tamara’, Large-cupped daffodil ‘Tamara’
Genus
Narcissus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Tamara’ _ ‘Tamara’ is clump-forming, bulbous perennial with strap-like, blue-green leaves and, in spring, bright yellow flowers with slightly darker cups.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. May also be a skin irritant.
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Blue-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 when flowers fade. Allow leaves to die naturally before cutting back.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Narcissus ‘Tamara’ (Daffodil ‘Tamara’) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf
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
