March Spotlight: Narcissi
Ellie Jones
Credit: Bouquets For Days
March heralds the start of Spring with it’s ever so slightly warmer days and dark mornings gradually becoming a thing of the past. It’s also when we start to see colourful little Narcissus buds coming into bloom.
The most common of the Narcissus family is the Daffodil. A classic signifier of Spring and the national flower of Wales, the large, single-headed Daffodil is most commonly found in bright sunshine yellow but Narcissi have so much more to offer beyond this classic and in this blog post we’re going to look at some of the lesser known varieties.
A particular favourite here at Bouquets for Days is ‘Early Cheer’. Characterised by small, buttery yellow, double flowers this Narcissus surely lives up to its name.
Another popular variety is the Paperwhite. These teeny tiny star like flowers are beyond delicate and they’re snowdrop white in colour. In the UK, the majority of Paperwhites are grown on the Isles of Scilly and shipped to the mainland weather permitting. They’re one of the earliest varieties to come into bloom and their season tends to taper off as the more common yellow varieties come to fruition.
It’s not just the miniature multi-headed Narcissi that come in a multitude of styles, the larger single-headed flowers also vary. The most classic would be a Dutch Master with its bright yellow trumpet, whilst Professor Einstein offers something a little different with pale cream petals and a juicy orange trumpet.
Given that the family of this flower is so hugely varied, a beautiful way to use Narcissus is to display many different types alongside each other. In this way you really get to see the intricate differences - squat or long & thin trumpets, pointed or rounded petals, double or single layers, the list really is wonderfully endless! Take a look at some of the mix of varieties in the gallery below.
Wedding tip: Narcissus in general (and especially the mini varieties with multiple heads on each stem) can be really fragrant. If you’re unsure about wanting this unique scent right under your nose perhaps opt not to have these in your bouquet or within your table centres, instead opt to have them elsewhere - perhaps in pew ends or outside your venue welcoming guests with some sunshine yellow on arrival?
If you’re thinking about flowers for a March wedding or event and you would like to discuss seasonal availability then get in touch and keep an eye on the Bouquets for Days Instagram for more seasonal ingredients making an appearance throughout the month.