Daffodils 'W.P. Milner' (Narcissus 'W.P. Milner')

Daffodils 'W.P. Milner'

Also known as: Narcissus 'W.P. Milner'

A medium-sized variety of daffodil, the stem of the daffodils 'W.P. Milner' grows only to between 15 to 30 cm tall. Its flower is a lemony color when it first blooms but becomes a deeper white over time. First introduced in the nineteenth century, the variety is named for its breeder's brother-in-law.

Scientific classification

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Daffodils 'W.P. Milner'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Daffodils 'W.P. Milner' requires minimal watering, typically just once post-planting, except in dry weather. Potted daffodils 'W.P. Milner' needs more frequent watering during leaf growth and flowering. Avoid watering during the summer dormancy period to prevent bulb rot, resuming in autumn and winter when the soil is dry.

Fertilize: Daffodils 'W.P. Milner' requires minimal fertilization. Mix bulb food or bone meal into soil in fall. Apply water-soluble fertilizers (5-10-10 for leaf growth, 0-10-10 for flowering) during spring. Top dress with potassium fertilizer post-flowering to support bulb rejuvenation.

Pruning: Prune daffodils 'W.P. Milner' in late spring after foliage yellows to promote energy storage. Remove spent flowers to encourage growth, but avoid cutting green foliage essential for photosynthesis. Benefits of pruning include improved blooming, air circulation, and disease prevention. Consult trusted horticultural guides for optimal care.

Propagation: You can purchase bulbs from a garden center. Daffodils 'W.P. Milner' is a perennial bulb that produces baby bulbs around parent bulbs over years. In autumn, dig and separate these bulbs for replanting. After 2-3 years, daffodils 'W.P. Milner' can bloom again.

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