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Daffs with brightest orange centres

boragejohnsonboragejohnson Posts: 50
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Hi folks

I'm looking for suggestions please regarding a really bright yellow, large daff with the most vivid orange centres - sort of tangerine colour.

I've seen them on TV and thought I had nailed it last year by choosing Juanita, but I'm after a more vivid orange.  Red Devon seems interesting, but at least on a PC monitor, there does seem more intense orange cups out there...  

Flowering period is less important, though the earlier the better, and I'm looking for tall, robust daffs.

 I'm finding this a challenge when looking online, so looking for some experienced opinion.  

Thanks

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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @boragejohnson Jetfire is great but may not be dark enough. It flowers well year on year. 
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    edited October 2022
    One of my neighbours has "Red Devon" (because they used to live there). They certainly fit the bill, but l'm not sure how easy they are to obtain. 
    From personal experience "Jetfire" would fit the colour criteria, but might not be a large enough flower for you.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Sorry missed the words 'large daff' Jetfire is smaller. I have grown various narcissus over the years but some have been a waste of money as they seem short lived. I now return to old favourites that do well year on year and N Jetfire is one.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • Victoria SpongeVictoria Sponge Posts: 3,502
    My tallest yellow with bright orange centre is Birma. Flowering here in year 2 in the second half of March:


    These are slightly shorter than Birma (but not short) and later, April time.  Had them for years and they are increasing but some years they flop about, likely due to the shady position and I suspect the hedgehog sometimes smashes through them as the previous year they were fine.  Split Corona, Mondragon.


    These don't fit your criteria for early and tall but if you have a spare space/pot, the slightly nodding Bantam.  I just planted them out from this pot and already have twice as many.


    Wearside, England.
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    edited October 2022
    You might like to look at UK  daffodil Society site.
    https://thedaffodilsociety.com/

    Or USA one.

    https://daffodilusa.org/

    This is Narcissus Aberfoyle.
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • HeartinthedirtHeartinthedirt Posts: 300
    I haven't really hot anything to add to your plant search, but you get my vote for best user name! 😄
    It's knowing what to do with things that counts - Robert Frost
  • boragejohnsonboragejohnson Posts: 50
    Thanks everyone - lots of food for thought there (and lots to learn too...)



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