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Title: Narcissus ID
Post by: David Nicholson on May 05, 2008, 05:16:25 PM

I'm suffering from lost labelitis. Could anyone have a stab at naming these two Narcissus please. The first has thin, rounded leaves about 18 inches high a couple of inches higher than the flower head. The petals and the little trumpet are the same yellow, and a good scent.

The second has leaves thicker than the previous plant with lemon petals and yellow trumpet.

Title: Re: Narcissus ID
Post by: afw on May 05, 2008, 09:42:48 PM

Hi David,
I'm having the same trouble with the second of your narcissus. It could be one of many similar jonquilla.
Try Daffseek and have a look at 'Clare','Bebop, et al.

Can't help with the first one though, handsome though it is.

I'm sure a forumist out there can help.

Title: Re: Narcissus ID
Post by: Lvandelft on May 05, 2008, 10:23:29 PM

David, the first one is obviously a N. jonquilla, and probably N. Baby Moon, because it is more likely you could acquire this easier than the real N. jonquilla.
I noticed that Daff Seek and RHS put many hybrids with N. jonquilla all together in N. jonquilla.
Here the two pictures.


Narcissus DIV 13 jonquilla R.A. Sc. '95     
Narcissus DIV 7 Baby Moon [N. jonquilla var Minor x N. jonquilla]

Title: Re: Narcissus ID
Post by: David Nicholson on May 06, 2008, 08:18:11 PM

Thanks Luit. Having looked on Daffseek I think my first one is Sun Disc.

Title: Re: Narcissus ID
Post by: Lvandelft on May 06, 2008, 08:25:00 PM

Quote from: David Nicholson on May 06, 2008, 08:18:11 PM

Thanks Luit. Having looked on Daffseek I think my first one is Sun Disc.

I was not sure David, but here it is for you to compare.
Isn't it beautiful when posting is so quick?  :D :D :D

Title: Re: Narcissus ID
Post by: David Nicholson on May 06, 2008, 08:50:16 PM

Thanks Luit, I think that is the one. Forum is very normal tonight-so far!