As spring approaches, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is urging the public to help locate three potentially extinct daffodil varieties characterized by unique colors. Through a new initiative called 'daffodil diaries,' the RHS is collecting data on blooming daffodils, aiming to understand environmental impacts and consumer preferences. This effort is part of a larger goal to preserve genetic material for potential future breeding, ensuring the sustainability of these daffodils amid climate change. The varieties of interest include Mrs R O Backhouse, Mrs William Copeland, and Sussex bonfire, marking a significant preservation effort in UK horticultural heritage.
The RHS is launching a 'daffodil diaries' project to map blooming daffodils, collecting data to understand environmental effects and consumer preferences.
The public is encouraged to search for three potentially extinct daffodil varieties to help understand gardening heritage and preserve genetic material.
Collection
[
|
...
]