When the daffodils are in bloom, spring has officially begun. The daffodil (or narcissus) is known for announcing spring. It’s a popular spring bloomer, of which the yellow daffodils are the best known and most popular. Daffodils give an attractive color to the early spring.
About daffodils
The daffodil is characterized by the trumpet, which bends slightly forward and is surrounded by colored leaves. Besides the best-known color yellow, there are also pink, orange, red and white daffodils. Narcissus, the latin name for the daffodils, are available in different varieties and can be both indoors and outdoors. Like other spring bloomers, daffodils can be planted mixed in the ground with other flower bulbs. For this you can buy different flower bulbs yourself or a bag that has already been mixed, in the Plant & Bloom shop you will be able to find both.
How to take care of narcissus?
The narcissus bulbs are best planted in October or November and will bloom after the winter. Just like other flower bulbs, they are planted in a place in the sun and where the soil is well drained. Follow the steps from a previous article for planting the flower bulbs the right way. The soil of the narcissus must always be moist and must not be too dry or too wet for the optimal environment for the flower bulbs. Besides watering, these flowers do not require much care. Daffodils are cut flowers. This means that daffodils can also be placed in a vase during flowering. Cut the stems of the daffodils well diagonally and place the flowers in a clean vase with clean water. This way you can enjoy beautiful daffodils both outside and inside.
Useful tips for daffodils
Here are some useful tips to help you enjoy your daffodils for as long as possible.
- Daffodils will bloom longer if faded flowers are cut back regularly.
- The stem of a daffodil is filled with slimy moisture. Wear gloves to avoid skin irritation.
- If you want to put daffodils in a vase, you have to cut the stems diagonally. Put them in a small layer of clean water, wait a few hours and refresh the water before adding other flowers. The harmful slime from the stems can burn the leaves of the other flowers.
- Clean water with a drop of chlorine ensures the longest flowering result.
Did you know …
- that the daffodil belongs to the same family as the Amaryllis.
- that from the bulbs of the daffodil, “galantine” is obtained, which is contained in medicines for Alzheimer’s disease.
- that there are about 35 varieties of daffodils. The most famous varieties are the trumpet, the large and the short-crowned daffodil. Within these species there are about 23,000 variations and cultivars.
- that daffodils are usually yellow or white, but the cultivation of new varieties has resulted in more and more color variations.
Let the spring come!
