Peruvian daffodil

How to Grow and Care for Peruvian daffodil

Peruvian daffodil · Ismene × deflexa

Can be grown outdoors in summer, plant bulb with the neck and shoulder just above the soil surface, in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Lift bulbs for winter and keep in a dry, frost free place.\r\nUnder glass grow in a container of loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added leaf mould and grit in bright, filtered light. During the growing season, water freely and apply a general liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks. Stand container on a saucer of damp gravel to increase humidity. In the winter months keep compost just lightly moist and temperatures above 10°C.

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Planting and Growing Peruvian daffodil

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Can be grown outdoors in summer, plant bulb with the neck and shoulder just above the soil surface, in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Lift bulbs for winter and keep in a dry, frost free place.\r\nUnder glass grow in a container of loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added leaf mould and grit in bright, filtered light. During the growing season, water freely and apply a general liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks. Stand container on a saucer of damp gravel to increase humidity. In the winter months keep compost just lightly moist and temperatures above 10°C.

How to Water Peruvian daffodil?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Peruvian daffodil?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Peruvian daffodil?

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What Soil Is Best for Peruvian daffodil?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Peruvian daffodil?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Peruvian daffodil?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Peruvian daffodil?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Peruvian daffodil?

Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers at 19-24°C when ripe; alternatively remove bulb offsets in autumn- see bulb propagation advice

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How to Transplant Peruvian daffodil?

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How to Care for Peruvian daffodil in Winter?

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How to Plant Peruvian daffodil?

Can be grown outdoors in summer, plant bulb with the neck and shoulder just above the soil surface, in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Lift bulbs for winter and keep in a dry, frost free place.\r\nUnder glass grow in a container of loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added leaf mould and grit in bright, filtered light. During the growing season, water freely and apply a general liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks. Stand container on a saucer of damp gravel to increase humidity. In the winter months keep compost just lightly moist and temperatures above 10°C.

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How to Repot Peruvian daffodil?

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How to Harvest Peruvian daffodil?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Peruvian daffodil

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Attributes of Peruvian daffodil

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginPeru

Scientific Classification

Species
Ismene × deflexa
Genus
Ismene
Family
Amaryllidaceae
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