Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Süße Kirsche
Narzissen
In French
Cerise sucrée
Narcissus
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Narcissus
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Narcissus
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Narcyz
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Jonquil
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Jonquil Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Jonquil are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Jonquil
Care of Sweet Cherry and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.