How to Grow and Care for Peruvian daffodils

Peruvian daffodils are generally easy to care for, thriving well in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. A key care point is ensuring they are watered moderately, as overwatering can lead to bulb rot. Additionally, peruvian daffodils benefit from a dormant period in cooler, dry conditions, which is crucial for them to bloom again in the next season.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Peruvian daffodils

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	8-10

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Types of Peruvian daffodils

Peruvian daffodil

Peruvian daffodil (Ismene deflexa) is also called the "Spider Lily" or the "Peruvian Daffodil." It's indigenous to South America. Peruvian daffodil is often planted as an ornamental species because of its unique flowers with long thin petals. This species is considered difficult to grow.

Ismene narcissiflora

Ismene narcissiflora is a plant species in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Peru and Bolivia.

Peruvian daffodil 'Zwanenburg'

This cultivar has particularly large, white flowers with scalloped edges, which are renowned for their beauty. It blooms in summer and is a showy and fragrant addition to the garden. Peruvian daffodil 'Zwanenburg' rarely experiences pest or disease problems.

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