Daffodils

Adore daffodils, hence the name! Esspee your Rip Van Winkle variety are amazing, definitely one to remember.

Our garden is a mass of yellow and white daffs at the moment. We planted over 1000 when we moved in 10 years ago and they've multiplied since then so the borders are full of them. But I think there are more whites than yellows now. When our dog digs them up we poke them into pots on the patio and they're doing well this year too. The only thing I dislike is deadheading them and waiting for all the foliage to die down, it looks so untidy.

Except for the lovely Pheasant Eye I'd not buy the taller varieties as they get blown over.

I have one clump of small daffs, yellow with orange centres, the petals slightly pressed back. Can't remember their name. They bloomed early, in the shade, and lasted a long time.

Yes like others, I have variety of types and like tete a tete as survive the strong winds we get and also come out first. I also have pots of them strategically placed then retired to quiet corners to go over.

I still remember the first flowers I ever bought my mum. A bunch of daffodils from East Lane Market in Camberwell. They were for Mother's Day and I must have been 8 years old at the time. Loved them ever since.

MiniMoon

We have lots of tete-a-tete dwarf daffodils in our garden They are beautiful.

What is the difference between these and jonquils? I recognize them from my own garden. Absolutely adore them but... I thought they were jonquils.

Can anybody post a photo of a jonquil, please?

Yes, it’s a PITA waiting for the foliage to die down. I have a lot in pots (many transferred from gift pots and baskets) which are mostly over now (outer SW London) so I’m doing a lot of deadheading.

The first tete-à-tête in particular, always so early, are invariably a joy, though.
What would spring be without daffodils?

Some have mentioned the untidy look of daffs when dying back.
That’s why I don’t plant them in the ground but have 20 ( it has been more ?) assorted sizes of pots dotted around the garden and deck. When they start to go they are relegated to behind the sheds and at the side of the bungalow.

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It is always a joy to see the daffs in spring. Really lifts my spirits!

I'm another lover of daffodils. Lots in the garden, mostly miniatures, most of the taller ones seem to have disappeared. I buy bunches every week which have to be displayed in jugs, I don't think they look the same in a vase.

Meant to post a pic.

Mine have been flowering for a few weeks, no idea what variety they are! They are lovely.

I love them. I’ve got them in pots, in the garden soil and I buy 3 bunches every week from the supermarket. So many varieties and tête-à-tête are really long lasting. Love them.

First year we’ve had them, very happy.

They do like to shout out and be noticed.

I feel the same about them Laura . ?

A pot of daffodils just outside the kitchen window in my little courtyard.
I love daffodils, they bring hope of better things to come.

These are Tesco finest Fanny, definitely not in the same league ?

I’m in the same daffodils boat as Serendipity
Here is a very wonky picture of Ocado’s finest ( plus Gracie’s tail )

I love daffodils. They are my favourite flowers. Years ago there was an Antique shop in my village run by a husband and wife, who had been tap dancers in a previous life. I bought from them the most beautiful vase with painted daffodils. I still use it.

My daffy are on their way out but the first tulips are showing ?

“Daffy down dilly, comes up to town,
In a yellow petticoat, and a green gown”.

Mine are in peak condition right now. Absolute bliss.

Mine are like soldiers all standing straight.

Espee wow! Your daffodils look similar to Dahlias and
MiniMoon ‘tete a tete’ are miniature wonders of nature aren’t they?