Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl' (Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl')

Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl'

Also known as: Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl'

Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl' is one of the more unusual and attractive daffodil cultivars. It is distinctive for its salmon-pink split corona that opens up in the midst of glossy white petals. The flowers are very large, up to 10 cm across. Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl' is known for its long flowering time and a sturdy stem, so no wonder it is popular as a garden ornament and a cut flower.

Scientific classification

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

40 cm

Plant Height

0 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl' has low water needs, typically requiring watering only once after planting unless conditions are dry. Potted daffodils 'Apricot Whirl' requires more frequent watering during growth and flowering. Avoid watering during summer dormancy to prevent bulb rot; resume in autumn and winter when the soil is dry.

Fertilize: Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl' requires minimal fertilization. Use bulb food or bone meal when planting in fall and apply water-soluble fertilizers in spring. The ideal ratio is 5-10-10 for leaf growth and 0-10-10 for flowering. Top dress with potassium fertilizer post-flowering for bulb rejuvenation.

Pruning: Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl' features beautiful apricot-colored blooms and benefits from pruning in early to late spring. Remove spent flowers to aid energy conservation and cut back yellowing foliage only after it dies. Use sanitized tools for pruning to prevent disease, enhancing bloom quality and growth.

Propagation: Purchase bulbs from a garden center for planting. Daffodils 'Apricot Whirl' is a perennial bulb that forms baby bulbs around established ones. Dig and separate these small bulbs in autumn, then replant them. After 2-3 years, the plant will bloom again.

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