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Narcissus Rose of May

Narcissus Rose of May
Daffodil 'Rose of May'

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Beautiful bulb revival. Delicate and graceful cream-coloured flower. Needs staking as the stem tends to bend under the weight of the flower whenever there is a bit of wind.

Vivi, 10/05/2021

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This unique daffodil bears white-ivory double corollas with a turbinate heart, reminiscent of gardenia flowers. The flowers emit a delicious fragrance. This old variety blooms in May, at the end of the daffodil season, on rather sturdy stems. A remarkable bouquet flower and an easy-to-grow plant. It is hardy. It easily naturalises in well-drained soil.   
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time January, September to December
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Description

Narcissus 'Rose of May' is a unique daffodil bears white-ivory double corollas with a turbinate heart, reminiscent of gardenia flowers. The flowers emit a delicious fragrance. This old variety blooms in May, at the end of the daffodil season, on rather sturdy stems. A remarkable bouquet flower and an easy-to-grow plant. It is hardy. It easily naturalises in well-drained soil

 

Narcissus 'Rose of May', sometimes called double jonquil, is an old horticultural hybrid obtained in 1950 in Ireland. It belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. The genus Narcissus includes around 50 species found mainly in the western Mediterranean, but also in Africa and Asia. It produces a sturdy stem that is 40cm (16in) tall when in bloom. It is a late-flowering plant, in May, with a large yellow-green floral bud that gives rise to magnificent flowers, composed of a heart of small crumpled petals, intertwined with each other, enclosed in a corolla of large white-cream petals. The scent of the flowers is sweet and enchanting, reminiscent of gardenias. Double-flowered narcissus have an additional crown of petals and have a long flowering period. The linear foliage is deciduous, disappearing in summer.  

 

There are so many daffodil cultivars that one can enjoy them for three months in spring without ever getting tired. They all have in common the ability to naturalise easily, to offer an infinite range of yellow and white shades, and to often emit sweet fragrances. Grow them in large clumps in lawns or at the edge of flower beds (at least 20 bulbs) for an enhanced effect. Pair 'Rose of May’ with blue squills, hyacinths, double tulips, forget-me-nots, pansies, or liverworts. A group of 'Rose of May’ daffodils in a vase creates a sensational effect. This daffodil is also perfect in pots.

 

Jonquil or Narcissus? Botanically speaking, jonquils are part of the narcissus family. They bear flowers grouped in pairs or more, and their corona forms a longer campanulate trumpet than the corolla is wide. There is also the botanical species that has retained the charm of wild plants and thrives in rockeries: N. bulbocodium, N. canaliculatus, N. juncifolius, N. pseudonarcissus are among the prettiest.

For bouquets, we advise against mixing narcissus with other flowers such as tulips, as the stems of narcissus contain a substance that quickly wilts other flowers. This detrimental effect on other types of flowers can be mitigated by dipping the ends of the narcissus stems in hot water for 1 to 2 minutes.

 

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Narcissus Rose of May (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Double
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, Sweet fragrance, reminiscent of gardenia
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Narcissus

Cultivar

Rose of May

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Other common names

Daffodil 'Rose of May'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference824161

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Planting and care

Narcissus 'Rose of May' grows in any well-drained and cultivated soil, but the results are less successful in excessively wet or acidic soils. Plant the bulbs from September to mid-December, at a depth of 15cm (6in), with a spacing of 8cm (3in), in a sunny or partially shaded location (at least 3 hours of sunlight per day). Do not disturb them and, each year, your daffodils will produce more and more flowers.

You can plant them in lawns. In this case, lift the turf, and dig and loosen the soil to a depth of at least 20cm (8in) (the length of a spade). Plant your bulbs, cover with soil, and replace the turf. Choose a spot where you won't mow, as the daffodil leaves must wither before cutting them. The bulb uses the leaves to rebuild itself and prepare the flowers for the following year. However, cut the flowers as soon as they fade to avoid seed formation, which would unnecessarily exhaust the bulb. 

It is recommended to water in case of drought. The daffodil bulbs remain in the ground. Cut off the flowers as soon as they have wilted to prevent seed formation, which would exhaust the bulb. Cut the leaves when they have turned yellow and withered.

If the clumps become too dense, they will flower less, so they can be divided from July to September when the leaves are dry. You can immediately replant the (undamaged) bulbs.

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time January, September to December
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 25 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions Cut off the flowers as soon as they have wilted to prevent seed formation, which would exhaust the bulb. Cut the leaves when they have turned yellow and withered.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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