On March 15 we did enjoy our very first arrangement of Narcissus Obdam, a perennial bulb in double cream yellow. They make superb cut flowers and almost look like gardenias or roses.
Here you see cup & saucers from Lady Alexander Rose by Queen Anne, England and available at Replacements Ltd. Hand crocheted tablecloth done by me.
We did have a second showing on March 20 and they looked even prettier and next day they opened up wider and fuller and changing color more to white.
This is one day later, see that they turn whiter as they open up fully.
Here they are in the garden, waiting to be taken home with us or to be given to a dear friend... Today Maria Runggaldier from Ristorante da Maria was the lucky recipient!
The fragrance only adds to the beauty!
In our garden we do have one spot with Narcissus Snowbird and they do resemble the Obdam like a twin. When we bought them the description read: Captivation! Opens lemony yellow and quickly lightens to pure white with a hint of yellow in the center. Strong 20-inch stems withstand bad weather and make long-lasting cut flowers. Midseason. All that is TRUE, it is a very pleasing, maybe the very best and longest lasting of Narcissi!
At McLure & Zimmerman you can find this Obdam Daffodil. Strange is that they have them listed as being not fragrant and they are highly fragrant! If you do like these, don't forget to order them for fall planting in order to start enjoying this spring show annually.
Related links:
MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE 'MANDALAY' 20th CENTURY | Christie's
{Daffodils in a Vase on a Dark Day...} | previous post by me showing Mason's
{Daffodils in a Vase on a Dark Day...} | previous post by me showing Mason's
{Fragrant Paperwhite Narcissus flowers in early December} | previous post by me with MASON'S
{Our Garden's Winter Blooms for Christmas} | previous post by me with MASON'S
{Enjoy some Fig Cake with Tea Jelly!} | previous post by me with MASON'S
{TIP New Purpose for Cigarette Holder} | previous post by me with MASON'S
{Wishing YOU a Happy 4th Advent 2012!} | previous post by me with MASON'S
{Our Nativity & Angels from Italy} | previous post by me with MASON'S
{USEFUL TIP: Peppermint Tea for Anti Bloating} | previous post by me with MASON'S
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThese daffodils are quite enchanting. So finely tuned colors, delicate petals and what a lavish abundance. Don't they look like rococo gowns. Too bad that a computer cant convey the scent.
Once, these bulbs were worth gold in Holland and the Flemish painters have immortalized the tulips and daffodils in their paintings. Even your precious decoration is like a still life. It is again your unique way of making things beautiful - I love it.
Lovely greetings from Johanna