There are new daffodils appearing daily and masses of them on the roadsides around Cheltenham.
They’ve long been a favourite flower and this variety is one that’s topping that list. I grew it last year for the first time by chance when I was looking for something to fill a pot. It was so beautiful, I bought more to put in the border this year. Just the thing to start the week with a smile.
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These are lovely, I like the reflexed petals and short trumpets.
Yes, it’s really rather charming. I’m tending more and more towards the smaller daffs.
I only grow the dwarf ones now, the taller ones get flattened by wind and rain. Plus I prefer them in bowls so I can have them on a table at the right height to catch the scent.
I think the smaller varieties are easier after the flowers have faded – the leaves don’t get in the way as much.