You might look at this photograph and say, “Ho-hum, just another daffodil,” but you would be wrong.
Narcissus ‘Fortune’
Purchased at half price in late autumn to layer in containers with tulips and other bulbs (yet to come), these ‘Fortune’ daffs have delivered more than I bargained for. A stately 20-inches tall, their large flowers are sweetly fragrant and long-lasting, persisting 3 weeks and still looking fresh. Plus, they’re awfully pretty with their ruffled orange cups, don’t you agree? The package label, which I saved, notes the bulbs will multiply easily and grow in part shade. Hmm, I think I’ll put them to the test.
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I love the faint scent of so many daffodils…these were really a bargain!
Libby–Yes, but I wouldn’t mind paying full price for more!
They are beautiful for sure.
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Suellen–Pretty and fragrant is definitely a winning combo.
They are gorgeous, some daffodils definitely ”stand up straight and tall” a bit more than others. I hope they multiply for you…I’ll see if I can find Fortune daffodils here in Australia.
Gerrie–You described it perfectly–straight and tall–they have a great presence.
Oh well done! What a beautiful choice and deal. May they multiply prolifically for you.
Frogend–Yes, these are going in the ground rather than to the compost heap!
They’re beautiful – what a stunning welcome to your home!
Eliza–Yes, I’ll be sorry to see them fade. We are expecting a 3-day return to winter this weekend…our crazy weather continues.
Same here, a bit chilly! It went from the balmy low 60s Wed. to windchill of 7 yesterday – physically shocking!
Daffodils are such happy looking flowers! Lovely that they were a bargain, always makes thins seem better.
Christina–I didn’t expect much from these bargain bulbs. There’s no way the tulips can outdo this!
Oh, I don’t know – tulips can be very special indeed!
I must remember your fall shopping tip next year. Thanks
Mary–I almost missed them this year…it was Thanksgiving before I went on a hunt and the bulbs were nearly gone.
What a delightful result from a bargain buy!
Rickii–A wonderful surprise really.
Just want to come talk to u one day — maybe next week– how is Debbie?
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Mary–I will be in DC for a meeting most of next week. Give me a call this weekend if you can.
A good price is hard to find…and when it blooms, it’s even more wonderful. Well done.
These are gorgeous and a bargain–what’s not to like. Hope they do well in the future as well. My daffodils are gone suddenly but were lovely this spring.
Wonderful post, magic spring flowers, magic images. Thank you for all of that and for your visit.
So pretty.. 🙋🐦