Daffodils are herbs belonging to Narcissus in Lycoris family. The plants have beautiful appearance, bright flowers, light yellow color, soft tone, elegant smell, beautiful and atmospheric. Daffodils are warm and shade tolerant.


They are suitable for growing in a warm, humid, and semi cool climate. They have strong adaptability and can grow normally in poor soil. They can adapt to slightly acidic soil or slightly alkaline soil. However, Daffodils grow better in fertile sandy loam with good porosity, air permeability and drainage.


Daffodils have strong cold resistance. When the temperature is about 0 ℃, their leaves can grow normally. The suitable temperature for daffodils’ growth is between 17 ~ 25 degrees. During summer, high temperature will inhibit daffodils’ growth. You can move them to a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. When the ambient temperature is above 37 ℃, the daffodils will enter a dormant state and need to control water and stop fertilizer.


Daffodils generally bloom between March and April in spring. The flowers are large, light yellow in color, yellow in corolla, elegant in fragrance and beautiful in ornamental. Daffodils can be potted indoors for viewing and purifying indoor air. They can also be planted in parks and scenic spots. They can decorate flower beds, beautify the environment, and resist smoke and dust.


August 31 is New Zealand's Daffodil Day. Daffodil Day began in 1990. The New Zealand Cancer Society, which advocates this activity, hopes that people can unite to support the work of the cancer society. People can donate money to the cancer society by buying daffodils from volunteers to raise people's awareness and attention to cancer.


Daffodils represent mysterious, they give people a mysterious feeling. The plant can also symbolize revisiting love or sincere feelings, which is suitable to give them to your beloved. Daffodils are the national flower of the Principality of Wales and the county flower of Gloucestershire, England. Since March, the whole Wales will be covered by brightly colored daffodils. Many Welsh people wear a daffodil on their lapels.