Daffodil Flowers
Daffodils are one of the most recognisable flowers due to their unique trumpet-shaped head and gentle yellow petals. They belong to the Narcissus family of flowers and in Australia are most widely given for Daffodil Day. They bloom every year as they are a perennial bulb flower. The Daffodil are seen as a symbol of hope, friendship among others.
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Guide to Daffodil Flowers
1.1 What is the meaning of the daffodil flower and what do they symbolise?
In contemporary times, daffodils are advocate of hope, friendship and joy. They are one of the most popular flowers worldwide which are not outright symbols of love (though may well still be given as tokens of love, romance or passion). When it comes to floral symbolism, yellow is primarily a colour for friendship and joy, and since the Narcissus family mostly only come in shades of gold and yellow, they act as the perfect token ambassador for the said emotions. White daffodils symbolise innocence, purity and truth, similar to most white flowers.
- Friendship: It can be hard to give flowers without sending a message of love or desire, two of the most frequently represented symbols. Daffodils symbolise friendship as well as new life, making them the ideal flower to give to someone to start fresh out of conflict, or to simply celebrate your joy mutually.
- Chivalry: Daffodils can be registered as a kind, courteous and moral gesture. Daffodils have been linked with ancient times where chivalry was an ultimate virtue. They wer were even written in fondness by the prophet Mohummad in his writings and grown by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
- Hope: Daffodils bloom in early spring, entrenching it’s symbolism in new life and hope. Cancer foundations worldwide have adopted the daffodil as their official flower, epitomising the feeling of hope millions worldwide feel for cancer research.
1.2 What occasions are best to give daffodil flowers as a gift?
The best occasion to buy daffodils is of course Daffodil Day. Many florists, supermarkets and retail partner with the Cancer Council of Australia and sell armbands, trinkets and of course daffodils to raise funds and awareness for cancer on August 27th.
In Australia, let alone the rest of the world the Daffodil flower is cherished for it’s delicacy and beauty. The best daffodil occasions include:
- Birthdays: As a birthday gift, daffodils will have no trouble being processed as a gesture of friendship.
- Apology: Being a spring flower of hope and new beginnings, a daffodil is the perfect way to let somebody know you want to start afresh with them.
- Engagement: Not the best flowers to give as an engagement bouquet, but appropriate to give to a friend who got engaged, symbolising your joy and hope for their future.
- Easter: Not the typical Easter flower which comes to most peoples mind, but in some cultures and Germany for instance, it is referred to as the ‘Easter Bell‘ and is the traditional flower for easter.
1.3 How long do cut daffodils from a florist live for?
Daffodils have similar bloom and life lengths to most flowers. With proper storage and maintenance, you can expect to see at least a few days of bloom before visible signs of wilting. The flowers will typically come as daffodil buds, ready to bloom after a day or two when you receive them. In the garden with proper plantation and cool weather, you can expect a week long bloom.
1.4 What different type of daffodil flower species are there?
There are over two-hundred specific Narcissus species, all with subtle variations and differences. The type of daffodil you can expect to receive from a florist is a large-cupped cultivars – these feature the prominent large yellow bell with surrounding shorter petals. The other main types of daffodils which are visibly different include:
- Small-Cupped Daffodils: These cultivar strains resemble their large-cupped brethren, except as the name would suggest, they sprout a much shorter bell in the middle. These daffodils work great in bouquets and arrangements where as large-cupped tend to be more flattering on their own or in a vase.
- Double Daffodils: Instead of the typical trumpet a daffodil sports, these have two-layers of petals instead.
- Triandrus Daffodils: Instead of one head per stem, these often have a few heads sprouting from a single stem.
Read about more daffodil types at associatedcontent.com.
1.5 What conditions does the daffodil flower need to grow?
Climate: In the more habitable climates of Australia with few extreme heats and colds, daffodils tend to thrive. As they are perennial flowers, you can enjoy a bloom year round, generally in early September.
Soil: They favor slightly acidic to neutral, with recommended pH levels from ~6.0-6.5.
Planting: Daffodils enjoy growing in clusters in highly nutrient rich organic soils, in clusters of four per square foot. They should be sown ~7 inches underground and roughly 10cm apart. When it comes to trimming and maintenance, the petals and stems should not be trimmed when they are coming out of bloom or yellowing into it. Do not grow daffodils near other flowers. Daffodils release a gas which is poisonous to other flowers. The same rule applies to flower arrangements within the home.
Fertilizer:Regular fertiliser should be used as opposed to fertilisers derived from fossil fuels, a.k.a Nitro fertiliser. Mulching is also highly beneficial for growing daffodils.
Insects & Disease: Similar to Daisies, Daffodils have no serious threats from pests and diseases, bacterial or fungal. However, they are susceptible to new strains of viruses which contaminate the soil, which must be sterilized. Daffodil flys can be pest problems in some areas but they are rare.
Height at Bloom: This is subjective to the species or type of daffodil, the most common large-cupped cultivar daffodils typically grow up to 60 cm tall.
Watering: Watering daffodils should be a regular task if there is no recent rainfall, but like most flowers over soaking may result in rotting.
Read more on planting and growing daffodils at eHow.com, along with related daffodil growing articles.