Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Primrose Peerless (Narcissus × medioluteus) is a fragrant, early-blooming daffodil with multiple small, white flowers per stem, often with a pale yellow cup.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade, especially in hotter climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil moist during growth, reduce after flowering.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during growth (10-18°C). Needs a cold period for dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring; avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts are toxic if ingested, causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly after flowering, allowing the foliage to die back naturally.
Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, especially during dormancy.
Deadhead spent flowers immediately after they fade to prevent seed production, which diverts energy from the bulb.
Allow foliage to yellow and wither naturally before removing it; this replenishes the bulb for the following year's bloom. Do not cut green leaves.
Narcissus × medioluteus can be propagated by dividing overcrowded clumps in late summer or early autumn, after the foliage has died back. Replant the bulbs promptly at the correct depth, typically 10-15 cm.
Seed propagation is possible but takes several years for flowering.
Repotting is generally not necessary for Narcissus × medioluteus unless they are in containers and have become overcrowded. This is best done during their dormant period in late summer or early autumn.
Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Where Primrose Peerless (Narcissus × medioluteus) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Species | Narcissus × medioluteus |
Similar in genus Narcissus
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