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March Flower: Daffodil

Tuesday, 24th Mar 2020

March Flower: DaffodilWhat Flower Symbolises March?

Flower arrangements make a wonderful gift for any occasion, but when extra thought is applied, it is made a little more special. One way to show how much you care is to buy friends and family flowers for the month in which they were born. Each month of the year has been attributed at least one flower, and March’s flower is the delightful daffodil. Discover what makes the humble daffodil a favourite flower for many, and how it has become the symbol of spring.

Ancient Mythology

Although the daffodil is synonymous with British springtime, it was cultivated by the ancient Greeks and Romans. The official name of the flower is Narcissus, which you may recognise as the name of the Greek hunter that loved himself so much and showed those that loved him a disdain. The Goddess of revenge, Nemesis decided to teach him a lesson. He cast a spell that made Narcissus fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and to topple in and drown. His body disappeared only to turn into the golden flower, which we now call the daffodil.

The Meaning of the Daffodil

When you have flowers delivered, you can convey a certain message as each flower has different meanings. In the case of the daffodil, this flower symbolises good luck, new beginnings, prosperity and faithfulness. In China, the daffodil blooms at the time of the Chinese New Year and is, therefore, associated very much with prosperity and good fortune. The Daffodil is the perfect flower to send to relatives or friends for their March birthday, especially if you accompany it with a card explaining the symbolism behind your daffodil flower bouquets.

How to Gift Daffodils

As mentioned, the daffodil symbolises good luck, but, a single daffodil has the opposite meaning. This means that you should gift daffodils in pretty posies or bouquets. As any florist will tell you, as a rule, daffodils should not be placed in a bouquet with other flowers, as their sap can prove poisonous to other types of plants. Should you wish to gift a mixed bloom from the florists, ensure you separate the daffodils and place them alone in the water for 24 hours before placing them back with the other blooms. This should help remove the poisonous sap. If you want to send a gift that will last longer than the average bouquet of flowers, purchase daffodil bulbs that are presented in a container with soil so that they bloom once at the recipient’s home.

Mix and Match

Although when one thinks of daffodils, you immediately think of yellow petals and an orange centre, the flowers also bloom with white petals. A bouquet featuring both yellow and white flowers is very striking and emphasises the notion of spring that the flowers represent. A huge bouquet of beautiful blooms will be a birthday present that nobody could forget.

Keep Away from Animals

Daffodils, like many other types of flowers, can be harmful to animals if ingested. Ensure you are gifting daffodils to a pet-free home, or make the recipient aware of the dangers associated with the flower. As long as the daffodils are placed well away from pets, they will be fine to have in the home. Daffodils in gardens are also used as a deterrent to animals such as squirrels who are well aware of the poisonous nature of the plant and will, therefore, stay clear of your garden should any be in bloom. So, if you want to keep any furry creatures or even insects away from your flowers, plant some daffodils.