Miniature Bulbs - species daffodil bulbs, collectable and rare alpine bulbs

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Wildflower daffodil species are mainly hardy and most are dwarf growing. They are generally suitable for the garden, rockery or pots. Also many are fragrant and naturalise. Some are rare and sought after.

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WD1 (New)

N.abscissus -Originates from French Pyrenees - Bi-coloured species in pale sulphur yellow with a mid-yellow cylindrical trumpet with little or no flange and a crimped edge. April. Ht.12-14in Rare & Limited

Price: £4.50 (per bulb)

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S01

N.assoanus - a beautiful miniature species with 2-3 deep yellow sweetly scented flowers. Excellent for alpine house, trough or raised beds. Also a consistent show winner at AGS and RHS. April flowering. Ht 5in (12cm)

Price: £1.00 (per bulb)

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S35

N.asturiensis 'Wavertree' - An N.asturiensis selection by F R Whalley. Vivid yellow star-shaped perianth with a neatly frilled trumpet in a darker shade. Early flowering and dwarf growing. Good in pots, rockery or garden. Rarely offered.

Price: £2.50 (per bulb)

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S03

N.bifloris x medioluteus - N.poeticus.var recurvus x N.tazetta. - A very attractive natural hybrid with 2 creamy white flowers per stem with a small clear yellow cup. Flowers with the 'poets' in early May. Interesting species for the garden and will naturalise. Ht.9in. Should be more widely grown.

Price: £2.80 (for 3 bulbs)

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S36

N.bulbocodium 'Golden Bells' - An outstanding deep yellow hooped petticoat. A good strong grower which flowers freely. Very good in the garden or pots and naturalising. Early flowering, normally February. Ht. 5in (12cm) AGM from RHS

Price: £2.00 (for 7 bulbs)

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S26

N.bulbocodium 'Little Soldier' - N x obesus. - (Div 10) - Eye-catching star shaped ovate yellow perianth. The broad funnel-shaped darker yellow corona has a straight mouth. Flowers late March. Show winner. Ht. 4in (10cm) Limited supply

Price: £1.00 (per bulb)

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S07

N.calciocola 'Idol' - from central Portugal. - A recent selection. A real gem with up to 5 orange yellow flowers per stem. The cups are small and neat. Prefers acid soil and needs good drainage. Pots or rockery. Ht 7in (18cm) Limited

Price: £2.00 (per bulb)

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S27

N.cantabricus ssp cantabricus - From Malaga. - Beautiful sparkling white flowers with well expanded crenate petticoat coronas. The bright yellow pollen gives a superb contrast. Flowers in January. Best in pots or alpine house. Ht. 5in (12cm) Limited supply

Price: £2.80 (per bulb)

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WD2 (New)

N.cantabricus var foliosus - from Morocco. - Large petticoat creamy-white flowers on tall stiff stems with narrow leaves. Grows well in the rock garden or pots. Usually flowers early January. Ht.6in

Price: £2.00 (per bulb)

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S30

N.cordubensis - jonquilla from Serrania de Ronda. - Has 2-3 deep yellow flowers per stem which are slightly incurving. The cup-shaped yellow corona is conical and crenate. Slender stems and leaves. Grows in limestone areas in the wild. Flowers in April. Ht.8in

Price: £1.50 (per bulb)

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WD3 (New)

N.dubius - originates from Toulon to Valencia. - The smallest of the tazettas with 3-6 pure white neatly formed flowers. The anthers carry noticeable yellow pollen. Best in pots, alpine house or well drained rockery. Early April. Ht.4-5in Rare & Limited

Price: £4.80 (per bulb)

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S08

N.fernandesii - An excellent form of jonquil with 3-5 bright yellow sweetly scented flowers on each stem that are uniform in shape. Does well in alpine house or rockery. Flowers late March, early April. Ht 6in (15cm).
Rarely offered.

Price: £2.00 (per bulb)

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S28

N.x intermedius - N.jonquilla x N.tazetta - A mass of beautifully scented mid yellow flowers per stem. The neat cup is a deeper yellow. The leaves are almost evergreen. Best in a dry sunny position. April flowering. Can take a little while to establish its self but worth the wait. Ht. 10in

Price: £4.00 (for 3 bulbs)

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S29

N.jacetanus - A "fringed N.asturiensis" named by Sir Frederick Stern. Grows in woodlands on limestone at around 1000m to 1500m. Mid yellow perianth and corona shading to a striking green tubular base. The petals do not open wide. April flowering, much later than N.asturiensis. Does well in a pot or rockery. Ht 7in Rare. and Limited

Price: £2.50 (per bulb)

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S11

N.jonquilla - Grows wild in the Douro valley. - Up to 5-6 golden yellow, highly scented neatly formed flowers per stem. Dark green leaves. An easy grower but best in limey soil and prefers full sun. Does well in the garden and pots. April/May Ht.10in (22cm)

Price: £2.00 (for 10 bulbs)

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S09

N.jonquilla var.henriquesii - from Torrao. An attractive species with 2-4 deep yellow flowers per stem. It is distinguished from the other jonquillas by the length of its corona which is slightly longer in proportion to the petals. Late March to April flowering. Strong grower. Ht 8in (20cm) RHS winner

Price: £1.00 (per bulb)

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S31

N.jonquilla 'Stocken' - N.jonquilla x N.tazetta. - A delightful wild hybrid miniature with 2-3 tiny golden yellow flowers per stem. Strongly scented. Good in the garden, rockery or pots. Also does well on the show bench, RHS & AGS. April flowering Ht. 5in (12cm)

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S10

N.johnstonii 'Queen of Spain' - N.pseudo-narcissus x N.triandrus. - An outstanding creamy white wild hybrid. Regarded by many specialists as the best wild trumpet Eye-catching natural form and colour. Looks stunning in a group and naturalises. Flowers late March, early April. Ht 10in (25cm)

Price: £2.80 (for 3 bulbs)

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S14

N.minor - From N. Spain and Pyrenees. One of the smallest species yellow trumpets. The flowers are produced on stiff stems which do not droop. Stands up to the weather in most locations and is ideal for the rockery or the front of a border and also good for naturalising. March. Ht 4in

Price: £4.00 (for 3 bulbs)

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S15

N.moschatus - from the Pyrenees. - A classic wild white trumpet with attractive twisted petals which overlap at base and unusually droop forward. The petals have dark green colouring at the base. A good strong grower for the rockery and garden. Soon grows into a large clump. Ht. 8in

Price: £1.00 (per bulb)

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S06

N.obesus 'Diamond Ring' - A recently selected golden yellow bulbocodium. Outstanding large crinoline like flowers. Strong grower. Good for pots or rockery. Early March flowering. Ht 4in (10cm) An interesting new addition to the bulbocodium family and a must for enthusiasts.

Price: £2.50 (for 3 bulbs)

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S32

N.obvallaris - The Tenby Daffodil - Found growing wild in Wales and mid Spain. A classic bright yellow species trumpet. Long lasting flowers carried on very stiff stems. Naturalises very well. Regarded as our only indigenous daffodil. Ht. 9in

Price: £1.50 (for 5 bulbs)

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L80

N.Ornatus Maximus - Div 9W-GYR - N.radiiflorus seedling - Glistening white broad perianth. The disc-shaped corona is greenish lemon with moss green at the base and a narrow deep red rim. Scented. May flowering with the other poets. Ht. 14in. Rare

Price: £1.00 (per bulb)

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S18

N.pumilus - psuedo-narcissus family. - A small bright yellow wild trumpet. It has an elaborate frilled corona spreading at margin and a narrow star shaped perianth. Broad dark green leaves. Good for naturalising and increases well. Same group as N.minor. March flowering. Ht 6in (15cm)

Price: £2.50 (for 5 bulbs)

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S05

N.romieuxii JCA805 'Julia Jane' group - A quality selection from JCA 805. Clear pale yellow petuniodes with a large and long lasting wide corona. Good grower. There can be a slight form and colour variation which adds to its appeal. Best in Alpine house or raised beds. Feb flowering. Ht.6in

Price: £1.50 (per bulb)

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S20

N.rupicola - This is a very small jonquilla species which produces attractive neat mid yellow flowers. The small, slightly flared cup has a lovely green eye. Grows well in pots and seeds well in a bulb frame or raised bed. Late March, early April flowering. Ht. 3in (7cm) Outstanding flower for the rockery, pots and exhibition.

Price: £1.00 (per bulb)

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S22

N.rupicola ssp watieri - An almost perfect small pure white jonquil species with a neat flat cup. An absolute must have species. Best grown in pots to fully enjoy its beauty. Likes to be frozen in winter. Ht. 4in (10cm). A rare and beautiful gem. Many wins at RHS and AGS shows.

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WD4 (New)

N.serotinus -Origin Province Castellon, Spain - An unusual species with pure white flowers with shallow ochre coronas. Sweetly scented. Late autumn flowering (normally November). Can be grown in an alpine house, pot or sheltered area. Ht.8in (20cm) Limited.

Price: £3.00 (per bulb)

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LWD5 (New)

N.tazetta aureus - originates from Southern France. - Numerous (10-20) highly scented yellow flowers per stem with darker yellow cups . Large bulbs and best grown in a well drained rockery or pots for early flowering.

Price: £1.50 (per bulb)

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S34

N.x tenuior - N.jonquilla x N.poeticus - Attractive creamy white flowers with yellow cups and 2 to 3 per stem. Best grown in a rockery or pots. April flowering, Ht.10in Rarely offered.

Price: £1.00 (per bulb)

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S24

N.willkommii - from the Algarve. - A most delightful jonquilla species. Slight and very dainty with 2 or 3 flowers on a thin stems. Does well in alpine house, troughs and raised beds. Needs good drainage but water well when in flower. Mid April flowering. Ht. 6in (15cm)

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Wildflower Daffodil bulbs - species

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