| Division: | Division 6 - Cyclamineus |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | White |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | Yellow |
| Description: | RHS-' Fl. 98 mm wide; perianth segments ovate, truncate, fairly prominently mucronate, milk white, reflexed, smooth, overlapping half; corona cylindrical, broadly ribbed, soft lemon yellow, ageing to ivory white, with mouth flared and frilled, rim notch' |
| Bloom season: | M - Mid Spring |
| Height classification: | Dwarf (to 12.8") |
| Hybridizer: | Grant E. Mitsch |
| Year of registration: | 1972 |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Origin of name: | white perianth flows back 'like a wave' |
| Seed parent: | Oratorio |
| Pollen parent: | (N. cyclamineus) |
| Awards: | Award of Garden Merit |
| Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 10 to 12" |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Other: Forcible |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Gophers/Voles Rabbit Resistant Squirrels |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: AGM 1988 |
| Parentage: | Oratorio x (N. cyclamineus) |
| chelle | On October 20, 2014 | Transplanted 20% W screen room hugel bed, N of center. |
| chelle | On October 17, 2014 | Transplanted 80% in balanced rock sculpture area. |
| jmorth | From March 14, 2016 to March 22, 2016 | Bloomed |
| jmorth | On October 24, 2015 | Potted up Week for roots to start, then into cold period. |
| jmorth | On October 23, 2015 | Obtained plant From Brent and Becky's. To force. |
| jmorth | From March 12, 2015 to March 22, 2015 | Bloomed 1st batch moved upstairs - blooming. |
| jmorth | On February 21, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Moved 1st bunch from cold dark to cool light. |
| jmorth | On November 15, 2014 | Miscellaneous Event 2nd batch placed in tote moved under O S stairwell to basement = starting 3 mo cold pd. |
| jmorth | On November 1, 2014 | Potted up 2nd batch of Surfside, these received from Brent and Becky's for forcing. Potted up for 2 wk rooting period, then 3 mo cold tx. |
| jmorth | On November 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous Event 1st batch moved into refrig for 3 mo cold period. |
| jmorth | On October 17, 2014 | Potted up To force. Starting 2 week rooting period before entering cold period (dedicated refrigerator) for appx. 3 mo. |
| jmorth | On October 1, 2014 | Obtained plant Received 10-1-14 from Living Gardens. To be forced. |
| HamiltonSquare | On January 9, 2018 | Plant emerged Rain and mild weather. |
| HamiltonSquare | On October 26, 2017 | Obtained plant Planted today from Brent and Becky (25) |
| aspenhill | On July 3, 2019 | Obtained plant Brent and Becky's Bulbs - qty 10 |
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