Northern California Daffodil Society

03/31/2026

The Fortuna daffodil show was spectacular.

03/31/2026

02/25/2026

✨ CALLING ALL FLOWER GROWERS — ENTER YOUR DAFFODILS! We cant wait to see you!

12/27/2025

Martinette’ Tazetta Daffodils 🌼

Here’s a clear, garden-friendly overview:

What they are
• Botanical name: Narcissus tazetta ‘Martinette’
• A multi-flowered daffodil (Tazetta type)
• Each stem produces clusters of small blooms

Appearance
• Golden yellow petals with a deeper yellow to orange cup
• Strong, sweet fragrance (stronger than many daffodils)
• Compact and cheerful—great visual impact in groups

Bloom time
• Early to mid-spring
• One of the earlier daffodils to flower

Growing conditions
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to moderately fertile
• Water: Moderate; don’t let bulbs sit in soggy soil
• Hardiness: Perennial in most temperate climates

Why gardeners love them
• Multiple flowers per stem = lots of color from fewer bulbs
• Excellent cut flower thanks to fragrance
• Deer and rodents usually avoid them
• Naturalize well over time

Planting tips
• Plant bulbs in fall, about 4–6 inches deep
• Space 4–6 inches apart
• Let foliage die back naturally after blooming to feed the bulb

Good to know
• Like all daffodils, toxic if ingested
• Great for borders, containers, and woodland edges

12/27/2025

Polar Hunter' Viridiflora Narcissus. This unique daffodil cultivar is a cross between a fall-flowering Narcissus viridiflorus species and a spring-blooming daffodil hybrid.

Key Features

Color: The blooms open green and age to a creamy white while maintaining a green glow, especially in the center.

Form: It has a typical daffodil form with six petals (perianth) surrounding a central cup (corona).
Blooming Season: Unlike most daffodils that bloom in spring, this hybrid blooms in late winter or early January, even earlier than snowdrops.

Fragrance: These flowers are known for a sweet fragrance.

Growth Habit: Each sturdy stem can produce up to four flowers and typically reaches a height of 14-16 inches.

'Polar Hunter' is a popular choice for gardeners due to its unusual winter blooming time and distinct color-changing flowers.

12/23/2025

Botanical name: Narcissus tazetta 
• Common names: Tazetta daffodil, bunch-flowered daffodil, paperwhite narcissus, Chinese sacred lily, polyanthus narcissus, cream narcissus, joss flower, etc. 
• Family: Amaryllidaceae (same family as amaryllis and other narcissus bulbs) 
• Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated around the world. 

🌸 Key Characteristics
• Multiple blooms per stem: Unlike many daffodils that have a single flower per stem, tazettas typically carry 3–20 fragrant flowers clustered on each stem. 
• Fragrance: Sweet and strong, making them popular for bouquets and indoor forcing. 
• Appearance: Flowers usually have white or pale yellow petals and a small central cup (corona) that may be yellow, orange, or peachy. 
• Size: Plants often reach 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) tall. 
• Bloom time: Late winter to early spring (depending on climate and whether bulbs are forced indoors). 

🌿 Cultural & Historical Notes
• Meaning of “tazetta”: The name comes from an Italian word meaning “little cup”, referring to the shape of the small floral cup. 
• In many cultures, particularly in China, the Chinese sacred lily (a form of tazetta) is grown and displayed around Lunar New Year for good fortune. 
• Tazettas were among the earliest daffodils cultivated for ornamental use in Europe. 

🌱 Gardening Notes
• Tazettas grow from bulbs and prefer well-drained soil and full to partial sun. 
• Some varieties (like paperwhites) are excellent indoors; others can naturalize in warm climates. 
• They are known for strong fragrance and are often used as cut flowers. 

11/21/2025

My beautiful daffodils from my garden.

10/20/2025

Narcissus obsoletus:

It is a species of autumn-blooming daffodil native to the Mediterranean region. It is known for its fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with a small, often yellow or orange cup.

This plant is relatively easy to care for, requiring well-drained soil, full sun, and minimal watering, especially during its summer dormancy.
Characteristics

Flowers: White, star-shaped flowers with a small, variable-colored cup (corona).
Fragrance: Highly fragrant, with the scent changing from sweet to more medicinal as the flower ages.
Height: Typically smaller than other daffodils, reaching up to 25 cm, but can be shorter depending on conditions.
Blooming period: Blooms in autumn, from September to December.
Growth cycle: Active from autumn to spring, going dormant in the summer.
Care and cultivation
Soil: Needs well-drained soil to prevent bulb rot.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun.
Watering: Water regularly during the active growth period (autumn to spring) but avoid overwatering, especially when dormant in the summer.
Fertilizer: Benefits from regular fertilization to support its nutrient needs.
Growing conditions: Can be grown outdoors in warm climates or indoors in a south-facing window.

04/13/2025

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