Daffodils, also known by their botanical name narcissus, are easy and reliable spring-flowering bulbs. They multiply quickly and return to bloom again each spring, year after year. ... Yellow is the most common color for daffodils, but the blossoms also come in white, cream, orange and even pink.
Various common names including daffodil, narcissus and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus
The daffodil symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. It became associated with new beginnings (and the coming of spring) because it is one of the first perennials to bloom after the winter frost.
The Latin name for daffodil is Narcissus. It is believed to be named after the son of the river god from Greek mythology. Narcissus was celebrated for his beauty, but he was arrogant. The goddess Nemesis noticed this and lured him to a pool where he fell in love with his own reflection.
Some sources say while he was staring at his reflection nymphs transformed him into a narcissus flower to get revenge for how he treated them. Others think he drowned trying to capture his reflection, and the flowers growing along the riverbed were named after him. Some even liken the nodding heads of daffodil flowers to Narcissus bending down and gazing at his reflection.
PINK DAFFODILS: We found Pink Daffodils but only in bulb form - did not find a florist selling them but we only did a light search. According to K. van Bourgondien at www.dutchbulbs.com (800-552-9996) the Pink bulbs should be planted in the fall for a spring bloom. The colors appear to be more 'apricot pink to salmon' in color rather than the traditional pink we know. But what a unique and gorgeous flower for bouquets and centerpieces.
Various common names including daffodil, narcissus and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus
The daffodil symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. It became associated with new beginnings (and the coming of spring) because it is one of the first perennials to bloom after the winter frost.
The Latin name for daffodil is Narcissus. It is believed to be named after the son of the river god from Greek mythology. Narcissus was celebrated for his beauty, but he was arrogant. The goddess Nemesis noticed this and lured him to a pool where he fell in love with his own reflection.
Some sources say while he was staring at his reflection nymphs transformed him into a narcissus flower to get revenge for how he treated them. Others think he drowned trying to capture his reflection, and the flowers growing along the riverbed were named after him. Some even liken the nodding heads of daffodil flowers to Narcissus bending down and gazing at his reflection.
PINK DAFFODILS: We found Pink Daffodils but only in bulb form - did not find a florist selling them but we only did a light search. According to K. van Bourgondien at www.dutchbulbs.com (800-552-9996) the Pink bulbs should be planted in the fall for a spring bloom. The colors appear to be more 'apricot pink to salmon' in color rather than the traditional pink we know. But what a unique and gorgeous flower for bouquets and centerpieces.
