Overview
Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Narcissus genus, which comprises bulb-forming perennials with slender leaves and leafless stems bearing flowers singly or in umbels. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H6. It grows well in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders, it blooms in spring and can be propagated by removing offsets as the foliage fades in early summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Narcissus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2)
- Propagation
- Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Narcissus bulb fly, Narcissus eelworm, Bulb scale mite
- Disease resistance
- Narcissus basal rot, Narcissus leaf scorch, Daffodil viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2)?
Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2) need?
Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Narcissus 'Dayton Lake' (2)?
Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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