This is about the naming and relationships between the different narcissus species.
Steve, If a daffodil can have postrate foliage is obviously influenced by the genes. But I think there are some exturnal factors too which have consequences. Exposed sites with much sun, wind and no other plants nearby seem to support postrate foliage. The light, the temperature…
This is trivial, obscure, and esoteric in the whole scheme of things. The questions posed do make me crazy and adds to my considerable confusion regarding my lack of understanding of many members of Section Bulbocodium. The photo is of…
This is N. dubius as I know it. This specimen is a bit mite damaged. I have not seen one that I would describe as yellow but I have felt that some have a reversish look about them. It…
I’m trying to understand N. cantabricus ssp. monophyllus. I love it for its crystalline whiteness and well balanced perianth segments. The bulbs that I have came from bulbs from Michael Salmon as well as seed from the Archibald’s. Both bulbs and…
Dear All, Good morning and Happy New Year, from (slightly) snowy Wisley. Just a quick message to let you know that the 5th Daffodil Supplement is now available. Apologies for the delay. I’m hoping that the next one will be…
Over the years we have had quite a bit of argument between these two small flowers that are often considered to be subspecies of N. papyraceus. This is the first time I have had them flowering at the same time…