Peruvian daffodil

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Evergreen, bulbous perennial with long, strap-shaped, mid-green basal leaves and bearing stems of 2-5 fragrant white flowers, 8-12cm across, with wide daffodil-like cups and narrow, curling petals, from spring to summer

Scientific classification

Species: Peruvian daffodil (Ismene × deflexa)
Genus: Ismene
Family: Amaryllidaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Peruvian daffodil

Distribution map

Peru

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Peruvian daffodil

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Peruvian daffodil care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

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

Growing

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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