HP.B4.2 DN Sizes of genus Narcissus
general - narcissus - origin and provenance
Garden hybrids of Narcissus are often sold in DN (Double Nose) grades. These result from the typical 'double bulb' of these larger Narcissus. The following grades are typical but not definitive.
|
DN
grade |
Circumference |
Bulbs/tonne |
No.
of flowers |
|
DN1 |
14/16 |
11,000 |
19,000 |
|
DN2 |
12/14 |
16,000 |
20,000 |
|
DN3 |
10/12 |
20,000 |
20,000 |
The use of DN Sizing of Narcissus is being phased out.