Chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus' (Narcissus 'Canaliculatus')

Chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus'

Also known as: Bunch-flowered daffodil 'Canaliculatus', Joss flower 'Canaliculatus'

Sometimes producing as many as 7 blooms to a stem, chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus' displays outer petals of pure white with a bright yellow cup at their confluence. This cultivar belongs to the Narcissus tazetta group, daffodils of medium height with short cups and a pleasant aroma. The name "Canaliculatus" is Latin, meaning channeled or grooved, relating to the appearance of chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus''s leaves.

Scientific classification

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Potting Mix, Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus' requires minimal watering, typically just once after planting, unless conditions are dry. Potted chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus' needs more frequent watering during growth and flowering. Avoid watering during summer dormancy to prevent bulb rot, resuming in autumn and winter when the soil is dry.

Fertilize: Chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus' requires minimal fertilization. Incorporate bulb food or bone meal during fall planting. Apply water-soluble fertilizers at leaf growth onset in spring, with a ratio of 5-10-10 for leaves and 0-10-10 for flowering. Post-flowering, top-dress with potassium for bulb rejuvenation.

Pruning: Chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus' features fragrant blooms and robust growth. Prune in early to late spring, removing spent flowers and waiting for yellowing foliage. This practice enhances bulb development, reduces disease risk, and maintains a clean garden appearance.

Propagation: Chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus' is a perennial bulb purchased at garden centers. Propagation involves digging out and separating baby bulbs from mature ones in autumn. Replant these using the original method, and after 2-3 years, chinese sacred lily 'Canaliculatus' can bloom again.

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