Category: Hybridizing

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

C 2 K

Another for daffseek.  Ffrom Cornwall to Kapiti.One of the first releases from the Rosewarne breeding program,in the 1960,s  to early  1980,s. This was one of the motivators of my early cutflower breeding attempts.   Flowering in Kapiti now  –  about…

redcup

  Hi  Daffnetters,   Thanks Bill Welch for details on those beautiful tazettas.   An interesting sdlg to view tonight.  Seedling  99  –  30  – to be registered as  First  Red   Bred  from two  redcup sdlgs  –  88 –…

Toru

Toru —  very tall ,strong and upright growth.   Flowers here about 8 –10 days after Tahi.   A big difference in cup shape.   Toru has an entire, upright uncut rim.   Tahi has a slightly flared and serrated…

Kiwis

Hi  all,   Two well known Kapiti growers , breeders and exhibitors,well rugged up on a cold winters day.   In front is another Wilf  Hall seedling,  garden name of Rustic Charm  —  8 y  y.

W. H.

Hi daffnetters,   More seedlings from Wilfred Hall   This group are from Sol D,Or  – – avery strong round flower with good bud count