I'm always so fascinated by how vastly different daffodils look, depending upon the light. The same is definitely true when considering the 'Ferris Wheel' daffodil that I grew in this year's garden. I first became interested in growing 'Ferris Wheel' after seeing several photos of them online. I always like varieties with very large, prominent…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: ‘Ferrish Wheel’ Daffodil
In our last post, we took a closer look at the 'Lingerie' daffodil. In seeing these photos, I can't deny the uncanny resemblance between it and the 'Salou' daffodil. Admittedly, the two looked almost identical when picked in person. Fortunately, the photos do a better job of showing the very subtle difference in color. 'Salou'…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: ‘Salou’ Daffodils
'Dick Wilden' daffodil was easily one of the varieties that I was most excited to see bloom for the first time. I had first seen it growing on Instagram and was drawn to the magnificent double blooms. At the last minute, I decided to order a package of ten bulbs. By the time they had…
Continue reading ➞ Disappointing Daffodils: ‘Dick Wilden’
After growing so many daffodil varieties this season, I have undoubtedly developed a greater appreciation for the diversity among these flowers. 'Love Call' daffodil is no exception to this. After planting a package of ten bulbs last fall, I was eager to watch as these started to bloom in the cut flower garden. Upon first…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Love Call’ Daffodil: A Lovely Addition to the Garden
Our last few posts have featured daffodil flowers that look surprisingly similar. The last of those is the 'Double Star' daffodil. Though the overall color and bloom is very like some other varieties, 'Double Star' daffodils do have some very notable characteristics. Foremost, these blooms are huge. 'Double Star' daffodil easily produced the largest flowers…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Double Star’ Daffodils: Huge Blooms for the Cut Flower Garden
'Sunny Girlfriend' daffodil is yet another Narcissus that so often is described as displaying beautiful shades of peach and salmon. While this is definitely true, I'll admit that it wasn't initially one of my favorites. Unfortunately, like some others, this plant was hit especially hard by a spring thunderstorm. As a result, the flowers drooped…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: ‘Sunny Girlfriend’ Daffodils in the Cut Flower Garden
When I first started gardening, one of my main motivations was to give an accurate account of the things I grew in the garden. I really focused on taking pictures, because it seemed like my plants almost never looked like the photos that were in the seed catalog. Though ordering online has definitely gotten much…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Peach Cobbler’ Daffodil: An Unexpected Surprise in the Cutting Garden
While I may have touched upon growing 'Pink Wonder' daffodil last season, I couldn't ignore it when it burst into bloom again - especially with our ongoing daffodil trial in the backyard cut flower garden. I originally began growing this flower as a part of a bargain split cup corona mix. Unlike 'Cassata' and 'Orangery,'…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: ‘Pink Wonder’ Daffodil
Besides 'Avalanche' Narcissus, which I have already featured on the blog, I planted very few multi-flower daffodil types. Another variety, called 'Geranium' daffodil, has easily been one of the most production flowers in this year's cut flower patch. Let's take a closer look at this beauty! Upon first glance, I honestly wasn't quite impressed with…
Continue reading ➞ Planting ‘Geranium’ Daffodil for a Profusion of Blooms
'Can Can Girl' daffodil was very much of the Narcissus that I was most excited to grow last fall. For whatever reason, I'm always drawn to flowers that are full and double looking. Rather than the entire flower being double, 'Can Can Girl' daffodils are very unique. As you can see from the photos, the…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Can Can Girl’ Daffodil: Happily Dancing Its Way Through the Spring Flower Garden
