Appearance
''Narcissus bulbocodium'' is a variable, small, hardy bulbous perennial, growing to 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall, with grass-like leaves, and deep yellow trumpet-shaped flowers in mid-Spring. The flower is unusual in that the central trumpet is exceptionally large in relation to the outer section consisting of tiny pointed segments.The Specific epithet ''bulbocodium'' means "woolly bulb". At 12 mm it has the smallest floral diametre amongst ''Narcissus''.
Naming
Narcissus bulbocodium is a parent of several hybrids, including:N. × abilioi Fern.Casas (N. bulbocodium × N. jonquilla)
N. × brevitubulosus A.Fern. (N. bulbocodium × N. asturiensis)
N. × montcaunicus Fern.Casas (N. bulbocodium × N. eugeniae)
N. × lopezii Fern.Casas (N. obvallaris × N. bulbocodium)
N. × rozeirae Fern.Casas & Pérez-Chisc. (N. bulbocodium × N. pallidulus)
N. × barrae Fern.Casas (N. cantabricus 'Redouté' × N. bulbocodium)
Uses
Narcissus bulbocodium is widely planted in gardens, and can be naturalised in grass. It requires relatively dry conditions during the summer dormant period, so is suitable for planting beneath deciduous trees. Numerous varieties and cultivars exist, including N. bulbocodium subsp. bulbocodium var. conspicuus (pale yellow flowers) and 'Golden Bells', a vigorous cultivar with long-lasting deep yellow flowers.Narcissus bulbocodium has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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