Narcissus fernandesii var. cordubensis

Narcissus fernandesii var. cordubensis is a botanical species native to Spain. It produces small, deep golden yellow flowers, complemented by very fine foliage resembling grass. Each stem produces up to 5 golden and shiny flowers with an exceptionally strong and sweet fragrance. This narcissus requires a warm and sheltered location with well-drained soil, where it can enjoy a dry summer rest.

Narcissus fernandesii var. cordubensis is a botanical species native to Andalusia in southwestern Spain. It is a herbaceous bulb belonging to the amaryllidaceae family. It grows up to 25 cm tall, with up to five golden yellow flowers, each about 3 cm in diameter, in mid-spring. It produces two leaves per bulb, up to 35 cm or more long and 3 mm wide, channelled below, round above, dark green and finely streaked. The stem is round, finely streaked, up to 21 cm tall. Flowering usually takes place in March and April.

Narcissus fernandesii var. cordubensis is a miniature, highly fragrant species, which can be enjoyed in a pot, for example, at nose level. It can also be planted en masse, in a slightly wild area of the garden or at the base of deciduous trees and bushes. Suitable for borders and flower beds, Narcissus fernandesii var. cordubensis is also very happy in a container or a rockery. Although it performs well in partial shade, a sunny location will be the ideal place for it to thrive over time. It will last well as a cut flower, especially if the vase water is changed frequently. There is such a choice of varieties among narcissus that they can be enjoyed for three months in spring without ever getting tired. They all have in common the ability to naturalise easily, a love for yellow and white, and often emit sweet fragrances. So many reasons to grow them in large clumps (at least 20 bulbs) for a multiplied effect. Combine narcissus in natural-looking flower beds with scillas and hyacinths, accompany them with early botanical tulips, botanical crocuses, as well as forget-me-nots, pansies, or liverworts.