Spanish daffodil
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Spanish daffodil is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m
- Growth
- slow
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- dry – moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7.5
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Herbstpflanzung der Zwiebeln in gut durchlässigen Boden an sonnigen bis halbschattigen Lagen. Alle Teile sind giftig und hautreizend; sehr pflegeleicht und winterhart.
⚠️ Hazards
Toxicity: highly toxic
Frequently asked questions
Spanish daffodil: how big does it get?
Spanish daffodil (Narcissus hispanicus) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.1 m. Growth is slow.
Spanish daffodil: what site does it need?
Spanish daffodil tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.
Spanish daffodil: is it hardy?
Spanish daffodil is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Spanish daffodil: will it grow in Central Europe?
Spanish daffodil is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Spanish daffodil: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from March to April.
Spanish daffodil: is it poisonous?
Spanish daffodil is classified as highly toxic. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Spanish daffodil: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 2/10.
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