Daffodil nearly three weeks later flowering than last year
It appears ‘better late than never’ looks like the gardening phrase of the year. We’ve had an unusually wet, cold winter with more snow since at least 2012 (and judging by this weekend weather forecast, some of us are in for more).
Early-flowering mini daffodil Tete a Tete is always a good indicator of how bad the winter’s been – and it’s nearly three weeks’ later than last year.
The first flower opened on February 22, 2017 – this year, it was March 13 – from the same patch.
Bulbs that flower early are a sure lift to the spirits and one that I intend to plant more of in autumn.
Make a date in your diary – you will be glad come next winter/spring seasons.
These are those which are on my wishlist:
One of the earliest trumpet daffodils to flower. In mild winters, or in sheltered gardens, it can be in bloom in late December or early January, often producing blooms before the foliage has had a chance to reach its full height.
Graceful, ideal for naturalising. Golden-yellow flowers are long lasting, blooming at Kew from late January through to early March.
Usually in bloom by early March – very weather and wind resistant with bright yellow, slightly reflexed petals and a glowing orange trumpet.
Bi-coloured blooms that flower as early as January, with a large soft lemon cup, surrounded by a creamy white perianth.
I also love perfumed daffodils, for more on these, follow this link – https://www.mandycanudigit.com/ plants/spring-bulbs/.