Creamy white petals flecked with gold. Clusters of 1 1/2–1 3/4" double blooms are reminiscent of small meringue cookies. Produces 2–3 flowers per stem. Heavily fragrant with notes of honey and vanilla. Blooms mid-May in our outdoor trials. Cheerfulness is an introduction from the 1920s.
NOTE: Bulbs do not come pre-chilled; if growing in hardiness Zones 9–10, see growing information (below) for pre-chilling instructions.