To heal your wounds and spirit (Narcissus)

Member Name: anwar7

Product:	Narcissus
Date:	25/03/08 (110 review reads)
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One of the first signs that spring is defiantly coming is the sight of daffodils in full bloom. William Wordswoth was obviously moved by the sight of hundreds of daffodils when he wrote his famous daffodils poem in 1804. Having walked in Wordsworth's native Lake District and experienced the daffodils I can understand why he was so moved! In fact I have been moved to writing a review all about my favourite flower!

When I say that daffodils herald the arrival of spring that is not strictly true. There are numerous different types of daffodils and some can bloom as early as late December, hardly spring! Daffodils are really easy to grow and will thrive pretty much anywhere. They do best in well-drained soil however. Bulbs should be planted from about August until November. Bulbs should be planted in a hole roughly three times their height in depth. If your soil is wet then you can add a handful of grit to help prevent the bulbs from rotting. Daffodils prefer a sunny spot but having said that I have dozens growing very happily in full shade under my trees. Daffodils require very little looking after. When they have finished flowering simply remove the dead heads. This helps to ensure you get a god display the following year.

The scientific name for Daffodils is narcissus. The name narcissus comes from the Greek God Narcissus. The story goes that the God feel in love with himself when he saw his own reflection in a pool. When he died a daffodil was found growing where his body fell.

Daffodils have been used in traditional Japanese medicine to help heal wounds. Daffodil roots were mixed with wheat flour paste to promote healing. Daffodil bulbs are poisonous to dogs and can cause death if eaten. My dog manages to flatten many of my daffodils by running through them but is yet to try to eat them!

The Daffodil is of course the national flower of Wales and is worn on St David's day, march 1st.

Daffodils look wonderful in the house and I have several vases in different rooms at the moment. The bright yellow colour really makes me feel happy!

Daffodils will grow well in virtually any situation and do well in window boxes as well as in boarders. I recommend you plant about 6 to 8 bulbs in a group to give the best effect. Daffodil bulbs are widely available from supermarkets as well as garden centres. If you have never grown Daffodils then I suggest you give it a try! They really are gorgeous !

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Summary: Daffodils