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Ice Follies
- Genus: Narcissus
- Classified by: Carl Linnaeus
- Family: Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis)
- Origin: Europe, North Africa and Asia
- Common names: Jonquil, Daffodil
- Trade name: Ice Follies
- Division: 2 (Long cupped)
- Breeder: Konynenburg & Mark, Holland, the Netherlands
- Introduced: Pre 1953
- Awards:
- FCC 1975
- FCC 1978
- Wister Award 1992
- AGM 1993
- Flower size: 4.5" (11.4 cm)
- Colour:
- Perianth: Pure white
- Corona: Yellow fading to white
- Bloom time: Early to mid spring
- Fruit: 3 lobed capsule
- Stem height: About 16" (40 cm)
- Leaves: Linear (Long and very narrow)
- Exposure: Full sun to light shade
- Propagation: Seperate bulbs (offsets)
- Hardiness: 3 to 9
- Care:
- Amend soil with compost and bonemeal
- Plant 6" deep (15 cm)
- Space: 6" apart (15 cm)
- When begining to sprout, spread bulb fertilizer
- Keep soil moist but not damp
- When blooming period is over, decrease water and let them dry
- Remove leaves only after they are completely dry
- If dividing, replant immediately or store in a cool, well ventilated place.
- Keep labeled, value decreases when name is lost
- Location: Artist garden, zone 4b
- Comments: Garden journal
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