All Daffodils have a corona in the center
that looks like a trumpet, and a ring of
petals all around. The natural Daffodil is
golden yellow color all over, while the
trumpet may often appear in a contrasting
color. The paper-white Daffodils
could be planted in gardens that are
outdoor. But they could grow in indoor
gardens during Christmas.
Miniature Daffodils
Daffodils come in all sizes, from 5-inch blooms on 2-foot stems to half-inch flowers on 2-inch stems. Largely for show purposes, but also for guidance in gardening, certain species and named cultivars have been determined by the American Daffodil Society to be miniatures and must compete by themselves in Daffodil shows.
Difference Between Daffodils and Narcissus
There is literally no difference between Daffodils and Narcissus. The two words are synonymous. Narcissus is the Latin or botanical name for the commonly called daffodils. Daffodil is the common name for all members of the genus Narcissus.
Facts About Daffodils Flowers
- The garden Daffodil's ancestors come from the states around the Mediterranean Sea, such as Spain and Portugal, and the Middle East, such as Turkey. The earliest record mentioned about Daffodils was around two or three hundred years BC.
- Grown extensively by the ancient Greeks and especially by the Romans, Daffodils nevertheless became a forgotten flower until about 1600, and even in 1860 there were fewer than 350 cultivated hybrids.
- Around 1629, a group of Englishmen took the Daffodil out of the weeds and put it into the garden. Daffodils were in favor again.
- During the days of the American experience and the expansion west, Daffodils were well established as a "must have" in the garden.
- Daffodils were brought to Britain by the Romans who thought that the sap from Daffodils had healing powers. Actually the sap contains crystals that can irritate the skin.
Growing Daffodils Flowers
Daffodils grow perennially from bulbs. In temperate climates they flower among the earliest blooms in spring. Daffodils often grow in large clusters, covering lawns and even entire hillsides with yellow.
Depth, as a general rule, needs to be thrice
the height. This means large bulbs should have
depth of 6 to 8 inches, medium size 3-6 inches
and smaller size 2-3 inches. Always remember
that the load of soil prove helpful to protect
the bulbs from breaking too easily and keep them
upright for a longer duration. If this fact is
ignored and enough depth is not given then the
Daffodil will bend down very soon. Though
Daffodil blooms will come in bigger clumps, the
bulbs and flowers will be scant. Here are the
steps to grow Daffodils.
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