Narcissus 'Accent': Salmon-Pink Cup Daffodil

Narcissus 'Accent': A Pink-Cupped Standout

In the world of pink-cupped daffodils, 'Accent' is a classic. Its **pure white perianth (petals) contrasts beautifully with a funnel-shaped, salmon-pink corona (cup) that holds its color**—resisting the fade to pale pink that plagues many older cultivars. A Division 2 (Large-Cupped) daffodil, it brings a refined, modern color combination to mid-spring gardens.

Key Characteristics

• Flower: One per stem, 3–4 in. diameter; **white perianth**, **salmon-pink funnel-shaped cup**; colorfast.
• Height: 14–16 in. (flower stem).
• Foliage: Blue-green, strap-shaped.
• Bloom time: Mid-spring.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8.
• Division: 2 (Large-Cupped).

Growing Requirements

• Light: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, average fertility; slightly acidic to neutral.
• Planting: Autumn, 6 in. deep, 4–6 in. apart.
• Water: Average during growth; dry summer dormancy.
• Fertilizer: Bulb fertilizer at planting and post-bloom.

Care and Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers.
• Allow foliage 6 weeks post-bloom photosynthesis.
• Divide clumps when crowded (every 5+ years).

Propagation

• Offsets: separate bulbs early summer or early fall.

Pests and Diseases

• Bulb fly, nematodes, scale mite, slugs.
• Basal rot, fungal infections.
• Viruses (yellow stripe).
• Deer/rodent resistant.

Landscape Uses

• Borders, mixed with tulips, hyacinths.
• Cut flowers (excellent).
• Containers.
• Naturalizing (less aggressive than species).
• Specimen/focal point.

Quick Reference

Trait	Details
Height	6–12 in. (foliage), 14–16 in. (flower)
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Bloom Time	Spring (Mid)
Flower Color	White, Pink (cup)
Deer Resistant	Yes
Division	2 (Large-Cupped)