Narcissus February 2015

[Matt T]

I like jonquilla's six-lobed cups, Matt

Thanks Tatsuo, I think the jonquil is the cultivar 'Twinkling Yellow', a selection from N. jonquilla var. henriquesii. It's a good grower and flowers freely here.

I didn't know the narcissus bulb can survive 2 years without roots and leaves

I was surprised too, although I imagine if a bulb stays completely dormant it is only 'ticking over' using minimal resources. We really don't have enough sun for tazetta types here, but I do have a success to show in a couple of weeks. 

The last flower was 2011...

Your little mesatlanticus is pretty. This plant is usually free flowering so you've been very patient. 

[annew]

Matt, I can smell your jonquillas from here! You are way ahead of me.

[Matt T]

They're cracking plants, Anne. I always think that I should do away with a few pots as they're taking up quite a bit of space in the bulb frame, but they redeem themselves at this time of year when their fragrance wins me over to them again. 

[YT]

Narcissus cantabricus var. petunioides has just started to bloom. Perhaps this weekend?

[annew]

That is going to be spectacular! How many bulbs in that pot, Tatsuo?

[Luc Gilgemyn]

You keep bowling us over with your stunningly compact plants, Tatsuo !!
I know it's been told before, but you grow them to perfection ! 

[annew]

I'm so excited! Trumpet season has begun!! 

[Matt T]

I'm so excited! Trumpet season has begun!! 

Looking very comfortable in their new home, Anne!

I think we're all on the cusp of a daff-explosion. On occasion it's felt spring-like here (but not today). February may be white with green bits, but March will be all about the yellow!

[YT]

That is going to be spectacular! How many bulbs in that pot, Tatsuo?

There are 9 bulbs in the pot and 2 or 3 buds from each bulbs, Anne. Probably this season become the best ever.

You keep bowling us over with your stunningly compact plants, Tatsuo !!

Thanks, Luc Your bulb collections are also amazing

[YT]

I'm so excited! Trumpet season has begun!! 

I have been waiting for this moment, Anne

[annew]

Spent a whole morning pollinating daffs and snowdrops, seeing as the sun was out. SO cold still though. Tatsuo, you must show us when all the buds are open.

[ruben]

Stunning view Anne!

Also the small trumpet narcissus start to flower. I grow them in open garden next to my crocusses.

Narcissus asturiensis
Narcissus 'Bowles Early Sumphur'
Narcissus 'Navarre'

[YT]

Also the small trumpet narcissus start to flower. I grow them in open garden next to my crocusses.

Narcissus asturiensis
Narcissus 'Bowles Early Sumphur'
Narcissus 'Navarre'

There are lovely tiny trumpets, ruben

[annew]

A perfect trio. 

[Matt T]

The dainty trumpets are so pretty!

Quick question: has anyone had any success using 'Don Stead' as a pollen parent? With cantabricus / bulbocodium parentage is should be fertile. I don't appear to have seed set, but it might be because its not compatible with the seed parent.