Angel's tears
Also known as: cyclamen daffodil; Ganymede; Ganymede's cup; reflexed daffodil; rush daffodil; seashore daffodil
N. triandrus is a dwarf bulbous perennial with narrow dark green leaves and up to 6 nodding, pale creamy-yellow flowers 4-6cm in width, with reflexed perianth segments, on stems to 30cm in height
Scientific classification
- Species
- Angel's tears (Narcissus triandrus)
- Genus
- Narcissus
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Angel's tears
Distribution map
Spain, Portugal, Northwestern France
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of Angel's tears
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Angel's tears care guide
- Moist in growth, much drier after foliage fades
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist in growth, much drier after foliage fades
Fertilizing
FertilizingBulb feed at leaf emergence and after flowering
Pruning
PruningDeadhead as flowers fade and allow the leaves to die down naturally
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer
Growing
GrowingPlant at one and a half to two times its own depth in autumn. Will tolerate most soils but prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is constantly moist during the growing season. See daffodil cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to narcissus basal rot, narcissus leaf scorch or daffodil viruses
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, narcissus bulb fly, narcissus eelworm, and bulb scale mite
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