Differences between Chinese Narcissus and Western Narcissus
The editor will share with everyone the experience of growing bulbous flowers, the Chinese Narcissus and the Western Narcissus, the differences between them, and the following details:
Let's popularize the differences between Chinese Narcissus and Western Narcissus. Although they are both narcissus, there are significant differences, whether in flower color or blooming period. Here are 4 points of difference for flower enthusiasts to refer to!
1. Bulbs
The bulbs of Chinese Narcissus are larger, usually a large bulb with a cluster of small bulbs, especially high-grade Chinese Narcissus, which have even larger bulbs, as shown in the picture below.
Chinese Narcissus bulbs
Western Narcissus, the bulbs of Western Narcissus are much smaller compared to Chinese Narcissus, as they become shriveled and brownish after long-distance transportation. Moreover, although Western Narcissus also has small bulbs, there are fewer of them, not as many as Chinese Narcissus.
Western Narcissus bulbs
2. Blooming Period
The blooming period of Chinese Narcissus is usually around the Spring Festival, and if the temperature is higher, most narcissus can bloom before the Spring Festival. Experienced flower enthusiasts will properly control the blooming period of Chinese Narcissus to make it bloom during the Spring Festival. The blooming period of Western Narcissus is around February to March, which is about 1-2 months later than Chinese Narcissus.
Chinese Narcissus
Western Narcissus
Western Narcissus
3. Flowers
(1) Number
Chinese Narcissus can have 3-7 flowers per stem, while Western Narcissus usually has only one flower per stem.
(2) Flower size, the flowers of Chinese Narcissus are smaller, while the flowers of Western Narcissus are larger. Although some Chinese Narcissus varieties now have larger flowers, they are still much smaller than Western Narcissus.
(3) Flower color, Chinese Narcissus has a single flower color, mainly white petals with yellow cores. Western Narcissus, on the other hand, has various colors, including white, yellow, orange, single-petal, and double-petal flowers.
(4) Fragrance, Chinese Narcissus has a strong fragrance, while Western Narcissus has a lighter scent.
4. Reblooming in the Second Year
Chinese Narcissus can usually only be planted for one year, while Western Narcissus can rebloom for many years.
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