Snow-white narcissus is now in full bloom on the island. It has appeared earlier than usual thanks to what had been our relatively warm winter. Mike Balfour has more.

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Hallim Park in Jeju City

The narcissus has a nickname likening it to a golden goblet on a jade dish.

Jeju’s indigenous species has white petals and can be spotted among yellow narcissus. It looks like snowflakes sprinkled over a yellow carpet.

It is a delight to visitors. Pictures are popular against the flowery backdrop.

INTERVIEW
Jeong Won-ho, Lee Jae-ok / Tourists from Seoul
The fragrance of the narcissus is really charming. We enjoyed the scents and the clean air in this quiet place.
<정원호, 이재옥 / 서울시 은평구>
"수선화향이 굉장히 좋았던 것 같아요. 와서 꽃을 보니까 아무래도 도심속에서 있을 때보다 향기나 공기가 좋았어요."

The narcissus has a sweet fragrance.

It’s cold now, but the flowers started to bloom about 15 days earlier than usual due to the warmer winter.

INTERVIEW
Park Chi-gwan / Representative, Hallim Park
We have planted more than 500,000 bulbs in the narcissus garden. About 80% of them are now in bloom. They will be in full bloom next week.
<박치관 / 한림공원 학예팀 과장>
"수선화정원에는 약 50만 송이의 수선화가 있고 현재는 80% 정도 개화를 한 상태로 다음주면 만개할 것으로 (예상합니다.)"

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Ko Moon-su

The clean, snow-white petals of the narcissus are a symbol of purity.

[REPORTER]
Mike Balfour

While the flowers are in bloom, visitors are heading for the narcissus garden to enjoy its sweet fragrance and elegance.

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