I was given some Narcissus Paperwhites with a pot for Christmas and I am amazed at how quickly they have grown. I planted them indoors on 26 December and they are now about 12" tall with nine buds so far, the first just beginning to open. Is this a record? ;D
G x
Hmmm...25 views and no replies. Either this is pathetic and no-one wants to hurt my feelings or it's so amazing you all think I'm making it up. ;D
G x
Sorry George,don't know if that is a record ;D
I don't know enough to know if it's good or not, but i am impressed that something could grow that quick. I was impressed with the speed of radishes until you come along ;D
Neil
Quote from: nilly71 on January 07, 2009, 21:53:38
I don't know enough to know if it's good or not, but i am impressed that something could grow that quick. I was impressed with the speed of radishes until you come along ;D
Neil
You calling me fast, Neil? ;) ;D ;D ;D
G x
I had some a few yes back, and yes they do grow quickly. Bulb to flower in 4 weeks i think.
I never found out because the scent ? (smell) forced me to put them outside.
I planted some in a pot before Christmas and they were quick to grow, but not as quick as yours George. The scent is a bit overpowering but the family seem to like it. By contrast, hyacinths seem to be terribly slow this year.
Mine took ten days which I thought was very quick but bulbs are not my thing so not a clue ,guess I will be back soon to find out what to do next! The bulbs were from Woolworths if that helps.
Quote from: hopalong on January 09, 2009, 11:59:24
I planted some in a pot before Christmas and they were quick to grow, but not as quick as yours George. The scent is a bit overpowering but the family seem to like it. By contrast, hyacinths seem to be terribly slow this year.
Oh I like the scent. :) Not keen on the scent of Hyacinths as a rule though, I find them far too over-powering.
Quote from: markfield rover on January 09, 2009, 12:09:50
Mine took ten days which I thought was very quick but bulbs are not my thing so not a clue ,guess I will be back soon to find out what to do next! The bulbs were from Woolworths if that helps.
Ten days from planting to flowering? Blimey!
G x
I love the scent too ,now I await the lily of the valley, just bought from B&Q and potted up, a hint of things to come.
Took these pics this morning. :)
G x
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Bulbs/Paperwhite311Jan.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Bulbs/Paperwhite11Jan.jpg)
Lovely pics, as always G,
Jo.
Beautiful Georgie (I can almost smell them from here) What a result.
Thanks both. :)
G x
Wow, that's sooooo quick. I planted loads of daffs in November & December and the tallest spike so far is about an inch and a half. :(
But I won't be getting any paperwhite, thanks for the warning about the scent! I love fragrant flowers but they have to be quite subtle, and outdoors!