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NARCISSUS 23

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    edited March 2023
    I do like that Leike - one to look out for next time I'm buying bulbs.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I don't think I can wipe my nose with them though @JennyJ :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    It'd be a dull world if we all liked the same things though.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Indeed @JennyJ   :)
    I have this one as well which is N. June Allyson. It's not one I'd pick for myself, but the reason for having them is that  I was named after her, and my sister gave me a load of them on my 60th birthday. I think of my Mum when I see them 


    I have them in various areas now and they're about 6 - 8 inches at the moment.
    They were early that first year, all in pots until I could find spaces. A few very early Thalias in the background too. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    Maybe not the best of Narcissi but a couple of the most reliable here are February Gold (in the pic) and Jetfire (not out yet). The FGs were planted about 20 years ago and have increased, at the same time I planted the same number of Tresamble which have diminished to vanishing point now



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    edited March 2023
    It is lovely to see so many different narcissus/ narcissi here. I planted a few in 2021 which have started to come up and I bought many more which I planted in 2022 because I wanted a better show than ever.  I have Martinette which I chose for sprays of fragranced flowers (very heady) & Ice Follies for its creamy pastel yellow colouring. For really strong fragrance, I love The Bride, though concede it could be described as mimicking a semi-crumpled tissue!  Here, Martinette (top) & Ice Follies.
    Sorry to witness the demise of the forum. 😥😥😥😡😡😡I am Spartacus 
  • pitter-patterpitter-patter Posts: 2,429
    @Fairygirl I also grow Lieke, such a lovely daffodil!


    Another white one is Petrel.


    I love all daffodils, but especially miniature and scented ones. A favourite from last year, with a yellow corona fading to apricot, Carice.

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    @pitter-patter you have some lovely ones there. Will definitely take notes😊
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Petrel is one I had my eye on @pitter-patter , among others, but I think there was no stock at the time I was going to order. I probably bought other things instead...

    One of the good things about Lieke is that it really lasts well- as a cut flower and in the garden. It's also nice and open, so great for pollinators.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    More excellent advice from you  @Fairygirl never heard of Lieke but I have bookmarked this thread for the autumn and will look out for them then. 
    Lovely photos everyone 
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