Narcissus 'W.P. Milner' (Trumpet Daffodil)
Daffodil 'W.P. Milner', Trumpet Daffodil 'W.P. Milner', Narcissus 'Mr Milner', Narcissus 'Mr W.P. Milner', Narcissus 'Mr. Milner', Trumpet Daffodil, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Multiple award-winning Narcissus 'W.P. Milner' is a charming heirloom daffodil boasting medium-sized, gently nodding flowers, 2.5 in. across (6 cm), emerging pale lemon but quickly fading to creamy-white. Blooming in early to mid-spring, this old Victorian variety still has a place in the wild garden. Admirable for its dwarf habit, it is perfect to enliven the spring garden.
- Rising to 12 in. tall (30 cm), this dwarf daffodil naturalizes well and comes back year after year.
- Recipient of several awards (Award of Merit, Highly Commanded Certificate), it has been extremely popular since its introduction pre-1869.
- Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Keep the soil moist during the growing season, but reduce watering after foliage begins to die back.
- This Daffodil is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, around shrubs, under deciduous trees, or in naturalized areas. Provides spectacular drifts of color when planted en masse or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 6 bulbs).
- Deer and rabbit resistant!
- To be planted in fall
- Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Can also be a skin irritant.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Trumpet Narcissus bear large flowers, one bloom per stem, adorned with long trumpets (just as long or longer than the length of the perianth segments). This group offers a wide variety of colors and shapes. Blooming in early to mid-spring, these daffodils can be grown in any garden setting, sun, or shade.
Learn How To Plant, Grow and Care for Daffodils
Find when to plant daffodil bulbs, how and where. Discover what to do after blooming is over and how to best enjoy bountiful flowers.Read More
Not sure which Narcissus - Daffodils to pick?
Compare All Narcissus - Daffodils
Buy Narcissus 'W.P. Milner' (Trumpet Daffodil)
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Narcissus - Daffodils |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' (30cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
Depth | 7" (17cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Narcissus - Daffodils |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' (30cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
Depth | 7" (17cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |