Intro before 1999, Bill Dijk, New Zealand. A miniature very similar to one of its parents: N. cyclamineus crossed with N. jonquilla var. henriquesii. Strongly recurved petals. Usually two to three flowers per stem. A perfect alternative to the hard-to-get wild form N. cyclamineus, not only for its appearance, but also for its uses, such as in the rock garden, for pots and naturalising. Division 12.
Intro before 1999, Bill Dijk, New Zealand. A miniature very similar to one of its parents: N. cyclamineus crossed with N. jonquilla var. henriquesii. Strongly recurved petals. Usually two to three flowers per stem. A perfect alternative to the hard-to-get wild form N. cyclamineus, not only for its appearance, but also for its uses, such as in the rock garden, for pots and naturalising. Division 12.
BELONGS TO THE FAMILY OF AMARYLLIDACEAE
The distribution area is large, namely: Southern, Central, and Western Europe, North Africa, China, Japan, and scattered areas in Southwest Asia. However, the vast majority are found in Spain and Portugal.
The name 'Narcissus' is derived from the Greek verb 'narkaoo', which means to numb or to stun. The scent of narcissus was formerly considered numbing or sleep-inducing. The range has arisen from a colorful interplay of wild forms, modern varieties, and historical cultivars. The old varieties, in particular, have a strong fragrance and naturalize well, as they have proven. Especially with modern cultivars, the flowers are more colorfast and have a more perfect shape.
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