Category: Hybridizing

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

fresh seeds

Dear Daffnetters, During the last couple of days, a few daffodil seedpods opened up and spewed forth their shiny black gems.  All new to me.  How do I best plant the seeds?  I did the following:  I planted one batch…

Name the Bulbs

Hello Brian and Daffnetters The 3W WWP reminded me of the beautiful smoky orange glow that surrounded the full moon as it rose last week here in the Southern hemisphere (caused by ash in the atmosphere from the Chilean Volcanic eruption).…

Association

Hello everyone, Some years ago I sent some selected seedlings to Suzy Wert of Indianappolis. I dug them early and posted pre Christmas in the hope of turning the bulbs around in time for the following Northern Spring. The experiment…

From the Fridge

I just switched off my fridge and removed the last of the flowers to enjoy at the end of the season. Some had been in the cold for several weeks 1)  2817 – 3W-WWP 2)  Coliseum – 2W-YYO – perhaps…