The Derwydd daffodil
It's been described as the 'ugliest daffodil in the world'. I'll admit, with it's twisted doubling and heavy greening on a yellow base, the Derwydd daffodil, Narcissus obvallaris 'Thomas' Virescent', would win no prizes on the showbench. But it has it's own interest.
A sport from the Tenby daffodil, which may or may not be endemic to the UK (opinions differ), it and similar green and yellow doubles have been known in South Wales since at least the 12th Century but it's only in recent years that this example has been available in cultivation outside the Gower area. Lets hope it thrives at The Garden House.
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