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Post by oldmoleskins on Apr 13, 2009 8:01:33 GMT
I took a fancy to these although they look a little odd. RF Certainly do, RF - like they're been in an open-top car... A bit conventional, but nice too:  OM. |
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 13, 2009 14:59:23 GMT
I didn't use to like the daffs with reflexed petals RF but they're all quite pretty really.
That daff is lovely OM - is it a tall or short one?
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 15, 2009 11:07:45 GMT
These are the last daffodils to open in my garden... Mrs RO Backhouse  Silver Chimes  |
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Post by Barbara on Apr 22, 2009 10:23:31 GMT
 almost over  |
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Post by Barbara on Apr 22, 2009 10:24:21 GMT
 I love the paler ones. |
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 22, 2009 15:12:47 GMT
That is a pretty lemon coloured daff Barbara. I was looking at the daffodils yesterday and thinking most of them need dead heading. Oh well, they were beautiful while they lasted and it means we are heading towards summer!  |
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Post by Sunnygardener on Apr 22, 2009 17:22:31 GMT
I love daffodils and my Mum has planted loads and loads. Wish they didn't have so many leaves though.
sunny
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 22, 2009 17:35:09 GMT
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Post by Tig on Apr 22, 2009 19:21:23 GMT
I've still got some in bud! No idea what they are though, yet  This one smells lovely ..  |
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 22, 2009 20:07:44 GMT
I wonder if someone will still have some daffs in flower in May - could be from the sounds of it. That's a stunner Tig. |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 27, 2009 11:02:06 GMT
My narcissus Cedric Morris have been in flower for just over a week but they have been under a pile of snow. They are so small and delicate and they are just standing themselves back up.  |
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 27, 2009 15:33:39 GMT
Wow they look good Jasmine.
Tough little dafs.
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 27, 2009 18:05:02 GMT
Thanks Dutchy.
I just wonder about the benefit of being out at this time of the year. They don't multiply very well apparently - I'm not surprised ;D
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 28, 2009 7:11:16 GMT
What a lovely sight Jasmine - Spring is just round the corner then ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 8:53:30 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 28, 2009 11:51:21 GMT
Jasmine they're beautiful and made me smile this morning. ;D Strong little flowers for all that they're delicate looking.
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 14:40:39 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Dec 28, 2009 15:50:25 GMT
What a cheery sight Jas, I must get some of those.
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 18:20:40 GMT
I'm not sure after all the years I've been wanting some that they are truly worth the price Barbara. They had better do some serious bulking up! ;D
Won't be long now til the more ordinary early ones show their faces.
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 1, 2010 18:28:24 GMT
Noses yes but so do some Tulips and the snow bells, as for faces...
That will still take a while, most certainly when we do get that strong frost they seem to think is coming.
I thought Narcissus bulk up as long as you stop them from setting seed and allow the green to die down naturally. Maybe giving a little bit of feed when the flowers are gone? Not sure though.
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 1, 2010 18:59:27 GMT
I wonder if their supposed lack of bulking up could be due to the fact that most gardeners would not be out feeding plants at this time of the year Dutchy  Must make a real effort to remember to feed them. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 8, 2010 10:46:07 GMT
These are the tete a terte daffs that I rescued for 99p or something from M&S last week. I'm delighted with them, they're so delicate and lovely.   |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 8, 2010 11:40:42 GMT
What a cheery sight LG That was 99p well spent. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 8, 2010 11:50:28 GMT
Thanks JAsmine, I hope my own do as well for me, they're frozen solid in their pots outside now for weeks. |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 8, 2010 12:11:50 GMT
I know - it's a worry - because I guess they are getting no moisture as the soil is frozen solid. Spring will come and the daffodils will be nodding in the breeze and this winter will slip into our memories only to be hauled out in years to come when the next bad winter comes along...hopefully.
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 8, 2010 20:21:08 GMT
Hear Hear ;D
There should be enough in the bulbs for your early ones to survive but the flowers are most likely frozen after all this weather.
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 31, 2010 12:17:06 GMT
Did anyone try Paperwhites this year? I planted 5 fresh bulbs just after Christmas (last years haven't grown at all despite being looked after). I've got lots of leaves but only one bulb has flowered. I am going to put them out today - they are taking up too much window sill space. |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 1, 2010 18:53:44 GMT
I just love Paperwhites Jasmine and usually buy a pot or two if I see them, not been to a GC lately though I like to keep them in pots so I can have them in view from house, never had any luck keeping them from one year to the next though. Makes no difference if I plant them out or store the pots, they die on me They do have the most devine smell don't they |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 1, 2010 19:13:08 GMT
It is the most gorgeous smell Chuckles. Do you grow yours in pots outdoors then? I'm going to give up saving them. Helen Yemm said it was pointless in her column this w/e. She also said prepared hyacinths don't do well after a few years if they are planted out in the garden; becoming stubby and short on flowers. I'd not noticed that. Will look closely this year. All of my hyacinths that are in the ground in the garden started off as indoor prepared bulbs. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 1, 2010 20:07:33 GMT
MIne did too and I was going to throw them out when I lifted them at the end of the summer but thought I'd give them 1 more go inside and of course you've seen the result. I was astonished. I hate to throw bulbs or anything away. Paperwhites are devine but I've not seen any anywhere this year. |
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Must make a real effort to remember to feed them.