Among the first flowers to grow in spring, daffodils are a favorite of gardeners since they are so low maintenance and easy to grow. Termed "Easter flowers" in southern parts of the United States because they flower around Easter time, daffodils come in many colors including shades of yellow, white, orange, pink, red, and green. While some daffodils are entirely one color, other varieties are comprised of two or more colors. The trumpet of one variety may be pink with white petals, while another species may have an orange trumpet and yellow petals.
Daffodils are of the Narcissus family and, thus, are naturally pest-repellant. Because daffodil bulbs taste bitter, squirrels and rabbits will not eat them. Unlike other flower bulbs, daffodils are low maintenance and you can literally place a bulb on top of the ground, squash it into the dirt with your shoe heel, and then wait for it to bloom in spring. If you'd like to exert just a little more effort, you can plant daffodils easily around your trees, shrubs, and walkways to provide a burst of springtime color next spring by following these easy planting directions:
Cover the bulbs with soil and water thoroughly. The only other thing to do is to wait with heady anticipation for spring and the emergence of your darling daffodils!
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