Friday, September 16, 2022

Narcissus

                           Narcissus


A raised bed of bulbs with good drainage.


Narcissus asturiensis seed collected 2016 at the Big Bear Spain about 8cm high growing up against a stone wall built by the farmers.


Narcissus Candle Power a Glenbrook hybrid 10cm to 12cm high.



Narcissus cyclamineus pale form from Narcissus Gypsie Queen seed, does not like to dry out totally over summer.



Narcissus hedraeanthus from AGS seed 2020.


Narcissus Solveigs Song from Glenbrook Bulbs.


Narcissus triandrus f. bicolor above and below.






Narcissus triandrus sub sp. triandrus seed from Brian Duncan Ireland. He no longer sells seed.



Narcissus Wee Bee from Glenbrook Bulbs only reaching a height of 10cm.


Narcissus Wintercycle bred by a friend in NSW only reaching a height of 12cm. a lovely clear yellow flowers. Above and side view below.


Our next meeting to be held at the Olinda Community House, Olinda Monbulk Road, Olinda. Next to the Olinda Pool, at 8.00pm is on Dwarf Narcissus by a panel of speakers. Speaking on how they each grow and raise Narcissus from seed to flowering sized bulbs. Soil Mixes and maintaining a collection and many other helpful hints. It will also be by zoom, so please contact Fermi if you would like to participate for the link, or come to the meeting.

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