I don't know this particular cultivar but it is an example of a daffodil with exceptional fragrance, something not all daffodils are bred to have.Up in Harlem one of the best kept secrets in Manhattan, the Conservatory Garden, is literally exploding with color and fragrance and amazing flora. Upload capabilities here at arborboy are still extremely limited so this is just a taste. If you are going to get out this weekend you should seriously consider checking out the Conservatory Garden.
The saucer magnolias (Magnolia x soulangiana) in the English garden (above) are starting to fade fast now but the crabapple allees (over head) are budding up and will be opening white and pink in the next couple weeks.
There are multiple varieties of daffodils (Narcissus), and tulips (Tulipa), edged with grape hyacinth (Muscari) and other smaller bulbs.
Tulipa 'Queen of Night' (dark purple), 'West Point' (yellow), and 'Ballerina' (red) are among many of the tulip varieties planted.
Whether a plant afficionado or not these gardens are a real treat to the senses, and a photographers dream come true.
To get to the Conservatory Garden take a 6 local train to 103rd, walk north to 105th, then turn and keep walking west until you hit Central Park and the Vanderbuilt Gate. Be sure to check out all three gardens, including the Italianate and French gardens (not pictured) as well as the English garden (above).Get out there and enjoy this amazing weekend!
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