Daffodil longevity

James Waddick jwaddick@kc.rr.com
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 06:30:05 PDT
>I didn't realize that hybrid daffodils had particular longevity 
>problems in the ordinary garden, although this problem is what led 
>me to give up on tall bearded iris hybrids.


Dear All;
	I share Jane's wonder about this problem. Having just ranted 
about the ease of growing Lycoris, I repeat that most Daffodils are 
easy and long lived in this climate. Appearance of short longevity 
may just indicate the unsuitability of that species or cv for your 
climate.
	I know I can't grow bulbicodiums or cantabricus' outdoors in 
the open garden (and others as well) A few I am willing to put in the 
effort to grow in a cool greenhouse for mid-winter blooms. even then 
they are long lived and pest free.
	Daffodil clumps persist long after old farm houses have 
crumbled to oblivion in my area.
		Best	Jim W.

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Dr. James W. Waddick
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