Category: Species

Information and photos of wild narcissus species.

N. pseudonarcissus in Germany

This species grows in great quantities near Monschau in Germany and Belgium. Many flowers have twisted petals (see the following two pictures). It is the question, if hybridizers should try to introduce this characteristic into garden daffodils.   Theo Sanders

Species question

Dear All who answered privately and asked me to forward the answer when known (to the question shown below): Very interesting facts and estimations were sent to me by Mr. Michael Berrigan. However he told me today that he will probably…

question

Dear Daffnet Users,   We all know that most daffodil species and all man-made varieties multiply also through agamic production of bulblets. In this sence one could say that – in adequate conditions – the plant, in its clones, is practically…

miniatures at Brian’s

Over the last several years, Brian has become increasingly interested in miniatures.  Smart fellow–he grows them in a raised frame/house to eliminate all that bending over to pollinate!  :-)   Next stop, Holland.   Mary Lou