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End-of-Winter Downunder: Jonquil 'Soleil D'Or'

bernieh

By Bernieh


End-of-Winter Downunder: Jonquil 'Soleil D'Or' (Narcissus jonquilla (Jonquil))
  • Photo posted on 8 Aug, 2010
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I've only had one flower spike of this lovely plant ... but I'm over the moon about that!



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camillia
Camillia
 

Wow! otherwise why would William Wordsworth write a poem on it.

8 Aug, 2010

sixpence
Sixpence
 

Very pretty love how the flowers group at the top

9 Aug, 2010

bernieh
Bernieh
 

It's a shame they don't last that long!

12 Aug, 2010

linsuffolk
Linsuffolk
 

This is gorgeous. I prefere the smaller flowered varieties.especially this yellow

12 Aug, 2010

bernieh
Bernieh
 

Thanks for your comment, Linsuffolk. As this was the first time I"d tried growing these, I was surprised with just how tiny the flowers were. Such dainty little things!

14 Aug, 2010



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