What are Jonquils?
Jonquils are flowering bulbs in the Amaryllis family. They are closely associated with daffodils and in some parts of the world, people can generally refer to all daffodils such as Jonquils, although this use is not appreciated by professional horticultural organizations. Many people like Jonquils because they usually belong to the first flowers that bloom in the spring and have a rich smell that can improve the garden. These modest flowers also have a simple but beautiful look, which makes them quite versatile for use in all kinds of gardens. These plants are characterized by very long, narrow leaves and small flowers that appear in the clusters of two to eight on long, tubular stems. The flowers themselves have central tubes surrounded by a small ruffle petals. They can be white, yellow, cream, red, peach or orange colors, and some Jonquils really combine multi -color for a very distinctive look.
Jonquils aroma is difficult to describe. It's quite strong but usually amazeIt is very easy to identify these flowers in the garden, although the planting is relatively small. Some people also like to use Jonquils as cutting flowers in the home, while perfume manufacturers extract essential oils to produce rich floral fragrances. Many plants in the genus Narcissus have this distinctive odor to some extent.
If you want to grow Jonquils in your garden, you should be able to buy bulbs from the local garden shop. You may be able to find bulbs in a range of colors if you want to revive your flower beds, or you can stick to a single block of color. One of the popular cultivar Jonquil is paper white, snow white, important looking flower. At the end of October or November, plant bulbs and a poterget about them until spring, when they appear and invade the flower.
It is also possible to force Jonquils to the flower inside. Many garden shops sell flowersJonquils, which are designed to be grown inside, and you can also buy bulbs; Look for cultivars that are marked as good for forcing inside. Place the bulbs in a clay pot with good drainage, in the soil that is changed by pebbles and moss to support drainage from the bulbs. Place the bulbs in a cool and dark place for about three months to make the bulbs think that it is cold, keep them wet during this process, and then bring them to the heat and light of the house; Within a few weeks they will bloom and fill the house with its intoxicating scent.