Day: April 22, 2013

hyb questions

Hello!    I’m new to the daffodil scene and am wondering in the hybridizing of daffs does anybody grow them in pots that they might be easily placed in a convienient location  ( avoiding inclimant weather )  and avoiding any external…

Marking Daffodil Crosses

Here are some photos of the hang tags (fluorescent merchandise string tags) in place on developing seed pods. I like to use the highly visible fluorescent tags as they can easily be seen later in the season as pods develop.…

Edgedin Gold and New Improved

Below is a photo of my original Miniature Selection which became: ‘Edgedin Gold’ 7W/Y-Y. It has a half length yellow picotee edge to the petals. I’ve continued to work and make crosses to intensify the picotee edge as I find…

First

Hi Folks, This is the first daffodil of the year to flower here in Christchurch. I am fairly sure it is true to name – N cantabricus kesticus. Spring can’t be far away.   Dave