The contests of Petals - Yellow Flower Day - Narcissus

There are many legends and narratives about narcissuses, but the most famous ancient Greek myth tells a beautiful but heartless young man named Narcissus, who was in love with himself.

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This is a classic variety, perfect for cutting. Each stem has one large flower, and the leaves are gray-green. They bloom early or in the middle of spring and grow well in the northern countries.

The following popular varieties are derived: "King Alfred" (King Alfred) - one of the most famous species with standard yellow flowers on the likeness of zhonkilya; Mount Hood - its white-tinted flowers, which are slightly colored in yellow when uncovered. Narcissus, whose varieties are numerous, also has miniature species, such as Little Gem (Little Gem) and Lilypup (Midget).

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Narcissus pseudonarcissus is a small, trumpet Daffodil up to 35 cm tall, with usually glaucous foliage and flowers up to 6 cm wide, with deep yellow trumpet and pale yellow perianth segments.

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