Hoop Petticoat Daffodils or Narcissus bulbocodium

These are a group of species daffodils that include Narcissus bulbocodium conspicuus, obesus and romieuxii. Hoop petticoat daffodils may not be as big in flower as some of the hybrid relatives, but they are certainly a most attractive group of bulbs for the spring garden. Easy to grow and very pretty, Narcissus bulbocodium are worth a place in the garden.
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Hoop Petticoat Daffodills or Narcissus bulbocodium species and cultivars are a fascinatiing group of species daffodils that appear as grass like stalks in spring and then burst into bloom a little later. Delicate and very pretty flowers, however the bulbs themeselves are quite tough and forgiving.

Growing Narcissus bulbocodium
(Hoop Petticoat Daffodils)

These bulbs prefer full sun and a well drained humus rich soil, however they seem to cope with poorer soils as well. Given time they will naturalize into the garden, however they also do well in pots and containers.

Fertilize Narcissus bulbocodium using well rotted compost or manure when dormant. Watering is not usually required except in very dry spells during the growing season.

Narcissus bulbocodium (Hoop Petticoat) bulbs do not need to be lifted in winter unless they are planted in a very wet area (not desirable)

Narcissus bulbocodium (Hoop Petticoat Daffodils) species.
Narcissus romieuxii is an early flowering species with clear sulphur yellow flowers and a flattenedopen cup. Narcissus bulbocodium conspicuus is the best know species with its golden flowers. N.obesus has larger flowers.

Other Hoop Petticoat Daffodils to look for include. N. bulbocodium citrinus, N. bulbocodium nivalis, N. bulbocodium var. genuinus, and Narcissus bulbocodium var tenuifolius


Narciccus bulbocodium - Hoop Petticoat Daffodil Bulb Suppliers

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