Double Poet's Narcissus 'Plenus' (Narcissus)

Double Poet's Narcissus 'Plenus': A Historic Double Daffodil

Narcissus 'Plenus' is an ancient double form of the Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus), known by many synonyms: 'Albus Plenus Odoratus', 'Double Pheasant's Eye', 'Pattellaris Pleno Albo Cum Croceo', and 'Double Border'. It bears fully double, gardenia-like white flowers with a congested center of yellow and green petaloids. The fragrance is intense and sweet. It blooms very late in the daffodil season.

History and Culture

This cultivar has been cultivated for centuries, possibly since the 16th century. It is sterile and does not set seed. Plant bulbs in autumn in well-drained soil, full sun to part shade. It is long-lived and increases slowly. The late bloom time extends the daffodil season. Excellent for naturalizing in grass or woodland edges.

Taxonomy

• Family: Amaryllidaceae
• Genus: Narcissus
• Cultivar: 'Plenus'
• Synonyms: Albus Plenus Odoratus, Double Pheasant's Eye, Double Border