Category: Hybridizing

Discussion by daffodil hybridzers around the world, about daffodil fertility and breeding programs accompanied with many photos of seedlings.

Elfin Dell

In 2021 I plan to make some crosses with Elfin Dell as a pollen parent. For this project I need one or two bulbs. I would be glad if anyone can sell the bulbs to me  or give me an…

Sussex conservation of “Noel Burr” cultivars.

Our Sussex group of Plant Heritage decided we would try to conserve “Noel Burr” cultivars. I have been so impressed with them compared with common or garden Daffodils that I am really getting into them and have joined various Daffodil…

An Early Seedling

This is a seedling of Monal X Banker which is as early as Monal not quite as colorful, but much better formed.  Until I have two stocks, I only use the pollen from seedlings.  I am blooming seedling crosses in…