The daffodils or jonquils are among the spring-flowering bulbs known to all! Their early yellow, white, or orange flowering is the emblem of spring, synonymous for me with Easter celebrations and Grandmother's Day in March. Some bulbs have now become some of the oldest plants in my garden! Robust, they thrive and faithfully flower again each year for over 10 years without any special care from me. After creating the Top 15 tulips from my garden for you last year, here is the Top 15 daffodils from my garden in images: although I can't rank them in a true order of preference (in reality, I love them all!), discover them in the order of their flowering, from the earliest to the latest...
1- The daffodil 'February Gold' is among the first to bloom in spring; it can flower as early as February, but in my garden, it often brightens the beds where it is planted between clumps of perennials from early March.
2 - 'Jetfire' is a botanical daffodil from the cyclamineus group, characterised by its petals that are turned back. Its flowering is very early and bright.
3 - Often forced in small pots found at florists, 'Tête-à-Tête' can then be replanted in the garden where it will easily naturalise everywhere.
Narcissus pseudonarcissus Obvallaris or the 'Tenby Daffodil' from our English friends, is the quintessential botanical daffodil for naturalising. Its large trumpet-shaped bright yellow flowers clearly identify it as one of the wild ancestors of our current horticultural varieties. Special mention goes to its lovely bluish foliage." width="700" height="525"> 4 - The wood jonquil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus Obvallaris or the 'Tenby Daffodil' from our English friends, is the quintessential botanical daffodil for naturalising. Its large trumpet-shaped bright yellow flowers clearly identify it as one of the wild ancestors of our current horticultural varieties. Special mention goes to its lovely bluish foliage.
5 - 'Segovia' is a small botanical daffodil that resembles a miniature version of the poet's daffodil, with very pure white corollas awakened by a light lemon yellow disc in the centre. A variety of great finesse that I have had in the same spot for nearly 15 years.
6 - 'Cassata' is an 'orchid-flowered' or 'butterfly' daffodil of a creamy white, which I appreciate for its intricate shape and robustness. I associate it in bouquets with 'classic' jonquils with trumpet-shaped white or yellow flowers.
7 - Unidentified, this one comes from a friend's garden, and I appreciate its simplicity and bright colours that illuminate the semi-shaded spot where it is planted.
8 - 'Copper Queen' is a small-crowned hybrid, quite rare, whose yellow/orange contrast is delicately softened by a coppery filter.
Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea', a cultivated form of the native species from the Pyrenees, is one of the most appreciated for its fragrance. Its pure white perianth contrasts with a very small yellow-green crown with a red edge. Even its fine glaucous foliage is of unparalleled elegance! It naturalises easily in fresh, even damp meadows." width="700" height="525"> 9 - The poet's daffodil or Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea', a cultivated form of the native species from the Pyrenees, is one of the most appreciated for its fragrance. Its pure white perianth contrasts with a very small yellow-green crown with a red edge. Even its fine glaucous foliage is of unparalleled elegance! It naturalises easily in fresh, even damp meadows.
10 - 'Tripartite' is unclassifiable, both several-flowered and 'orchid-flowered', it defies horticultural classification! I appreciate it for its very soft colour, chick yellow, and its 'naturally sophisticated' unpretentious appearance.
Narcissus x odorus 'Plenus', delighted me this spring with its flowers featuring a flared and very double crown, grouped in pairs on sturdy stems. Its fragrance is proportional to the intensity of its colour and duplicity, a pure wonder!" width="700" height="525"> 12 - The latest arrival in my garden, Narcissus x odorus 'Plenus', immediately delighted me this spring with its flowers featuring a flared and very double crown, grouped in pairs on sturdy stems. Its fragrance is proportional to the intensity of its colour and duplicity, a pure wonder!
13- 'Hawera' is a small late botanical, several-flowered, 30 cm tall, with soft butter yellow and melted butter colours. Its very fine foliage remains discreet once flowering is over.
14- The triandrus daffodil 'Thalia', with elegantly shaped alabaster flowers always grouped in threes, is one of the last to bloom and by far one of the most elegant. Absolutely essential!
15 - A good last, 'Albus Plenus Odoratus' is the double form with round and highly fragrant flowers of the poet's daffodil, flowering from mid to late May. Rare and sought after by connoisseurs, the first three bulbs were given to me in exchange and have developed into a beautiful clump since.
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