Narcissus Pink Charm - Daffodil

Narcissus 'Pink Charm' is a variety of narcissus that is vigorous, rather early and easy to naturalize. It blooms from the end of winter, carrying on sturdy stems beautiful white flowers adorned with a delicately edged coral-pink to salmon trumpet, open to a small green throat. This variety is robust and multiplies rapidly, forming beautiful clumps in the garden in just a few years, as well as in containers. Its large flowers are also stunning in bouquets. 

Narcissus 'Pink Charm', introduced to the market in 1977, belongs to the lily family (Amaryllidaceae), specifically to division 1 of the large narcissus family, which consists of 12 divisions. The genus Narcissus includes about 50 species primarily found in the western Mediterranean, as well as in Africa and Asia. The 'Pink Charm' narcissus, like the majority of large-cupped narcissus, is the result of cross-breeding between N.poeticus and N. x pseudonarcissus, and possibly N. incomparabilis. The plant, with vigorous growth, produces a very sturdy flower stem about 45-50cm (18-20in) tall. It is an early-flowering variety, blooming in early March, with a large yellow-green flower bud that opens into beautiful flowers, 8-10cm (3-4in) wide. The flowers have six broad, petal-like tepals that are white. The six stamens are inserted into a crown or paracorolla that is cup-shaped, undulate, and coloured coral-pink on the edges, with an ivory-white colour. The edge of the crown gradually takes on a paler salmon-pink hue on the very undulate edge. The foliage is deciduous, linear, and disappears in summer.  

There is such a variety of narcissus varieties that you can enjoy them for three months in spring without ever getting tired. They all have the ability to naturalize easily, come in endless shades of yellow and white, and often emit sweet fragrances. These are all reasons to grow them in large clumps on the lawn or at the edge of a bed (at least 20 bulbs) for a multiplied effect. Pair the narcissus 'Pink Charm' in wild or romantic beds with squills and hyacinths, accompany them with double tulips, as well as forget-me-nots, daisies, chamomiles, or liverworts. A group of 'Pink Charm' narcissus in a vase creates a sensational effect. This narcissus is perfect for containers.