Narcissus 'Rip van Winkle'
| Narcissus 'Rip van Winkle' | |
|---|---|
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| Genus | Narcissus |
| Species | Unknown |
| Cultivar group | Division Four |
| Cultivar | 'Rip van Winkle' |
| Breeder | Unknown |
| Origin | Ireland |
Narcissus 'Rip van Winkle' is an heirloom cultivar of Narcissus, which was first introduced commercially in 1884.[1] When the cultivar was produced is unknown,[2] however it is believed this historic cultivar originated in Irish gardens.[3] The cultivar was first distributed by plantsman William Baylor Hartland of Country Cork, Ireland.[4]
It is also known under the synonym Narcissus minor var. pumilus 'Plenus'.[5]
Description[edit]
Narcissus 'Rip van Winkle' is an early flowering, dwarf variety of daffodil. Plants emerge in the spring from bulbs sprouting green leaves that grow to a height of 15cm tall.[6] Mature 'Rip van Winkle' possesses stems which host a double, golden-yellow flower.[7] Flowers are 50 mm wide[8] and consist of densely arranged and narrow petals,[6] which also possess small patches of green pigment.[7]
Pests and diseases[edit]
Narcissus 'Rip van Winkle' may fall victim to pests such as narcissus eelworm (Ditylenchus dipsaci), bulb scale mites (Steneotarsonemus laticeps) and the large narcissus bulb fly (Merodon equestris).[6] It may also be attacked by various species of slugs and snails.[6] Like many Narcissus species, 'Rip van Winkle' is susceptible to narcissus basal rot,[6] which is caused by the fungus species Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. narcissi.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Kingsbury, Noel (2013). Daffodil: The remarkable story of the world's most popular spring flower. Timber Press. p. 62. ISBN 9781604693188.
- ^ "DAFFODILS Narcissus. Amaryllidaceae" (PDF). Irish Garden Plant Society. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ Fallon, Fionnuala (2021-10-30). "Protecting our repository of Irish plants: A unique but fragile heritage". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ Fallon, Fionnuala (2016-03-26). "The 'Colleen Bawn' and the 'Empress of Ireland': a rich tradition of daffodil breeding". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ "Narcissus Division Four". Pacific Bulb Society. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ a b c d e "Narcissus 'Rip van Winkle' (4)". Royal Horticultural Society. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ a b "Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle'". www.gardenersworld.com. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ "Rip van Winkle". Royal Horticultural Society The International Daffodil Register. 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "Basal Rot of Narcissus: Understanding Pathogenicity in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. narcissi". www.researchgate.net. 2019-12-19. Retrieved 2022-05-31.