After N. jonquilla var. henriquesii, next to bloom were 'Stella' and 'Sweetness'. By the way, we really need a shorter name for N. jonquilla var. henriquesii. Maybe "Henriques' jonquil". In any case, I was surprised by 'Stella'. It was my first time growing it. It has a nice fragrance reminiscent of large cup daffodils. 'Sweetness' is fragrant also, but more akin to a jonquil. Both are historic daffodil cultivars.
'Sweetness' has grown on me over the years. I've had it as long as 'Trevithian'. I bought six bulbs of each about ten years ago. While 'Trevithian' has gone from six bulbs to over a thousand and has a massive display every year, 'Sweetness' is a slow and steady increaser with a more modest display. I love 'Sweetness', though, because it blooms almost a month earlier; one of the first daffodils of spring always. 'Sweetness' and 'Trevitian' have similar flower size and fragrance, although 'Sweetness' is more narrow and elongated.
I tried pollinating both 'Sweetness' and 'Stella'. Both are likely sterile; no seeds set.
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| 'Sweetness' |
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| 'Sweetness' |
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| 'Stella' |
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| 'Stella' |
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| 'Stella' |
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| 'Sweetness' with N. jonquilla var. henriquesii |
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| 'Stella' with 'Sweetness' |
'Stella' is so graceful, and 'Sweetness' is so handsome. They make a fine couple.
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