Is anyone growing Narcissis poeticus in mediterranean regions? I am very keen to grow them but I think the N. tazetta is really the best one for our climate. I would love to know any experiences.
Pamela,
Just to add more to Ezeiza's suggestions,
There are many Narcissus you can grow under your conditions,
First of all there are many Narcissus species which are native to Spain and Portugal that are sutible.
I would reccomend for autumn bloom: N. elegans, N. obsoletus and N. serotinus, N. virdiflorus which is not very showy but most intresting, the only problem with these is the short period of blooming but they can all naturalize easily in the garden
For Winter, Narcissus tazetta and all its cultivars , some start early while a few cultivars can bloom in mid to late winter just a few to mention: 'Geranium', 'Chinese Sacred', ' Grand Solie d'Or' , Avalanche', all heavenly scented!!!
N. papyraceus is a beauty but not every one likes the scent.
Some cultivars and hybrids which do not need very cold winter and can grow in drier conditions, good for a much longer blooms and for making good clumps:
N. 'Hawra' - is Excelent!!
N. 'Tete - a - Tete'
Bigger Daffodils:
'Ice follies'
'King albert'
'Erlicheer' - double form