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March 2025 Flower- The Daffodil
I just LOVE this time of year! Winter feels SOOOOO long and to see those first flowers bursting from the ground makes my heart sing.
Did you know?! :
They are named after a Greek myth
A nymph called Echo fell in love with a Greek named Narcissus, who told her to leave him alone. She lived alone, heartbroken. Nemesis, the God of Revenge, heard the sad story and lured Narcissus to a pool. He was so distracted by his handsome reflection that he fell in the pool and drowned. Afterwards he turned into the flower.
They are the birth flower for March
As they are one of the first signs that spring has arrived, it makes sense that these beautiful flowers represent the first month of the season.
Always present daffodils in a bunch
Legend says daffodils are associated with cheerfulness. When they are presented to someone as a bunch, it is meant to provide happiness. However, if they are only given as a single flower, it is meant to mean misfortune.
A daffodil field can bloom for decades
If the conditions are right, a successful daffodil field can bloom for up to 50 years. They need an area with good drainage and sunlight. They also like areas where the grass can be left unmown which is why hillsides and open spaces are popular daffodil spots.
They should usually be planted in Autumn
From late September to early November is the ideal time to plant the bulbs as they need 12 weeks of cold weather to get them ready to bloom.
Don't mix them with other flowers in a vase
Daffodils release latex from their stems once they are cut which can shorten the life of other flowers. Although its best to keep them separate, if you use special bulb food or soak the daffodils alone for 12 hours before, they can be used alongside other flowers.
They are known to have medicinal properties
Although unsupervised ingestion of daffodils can be fatal, modern medicine have used extracts from the flower to treat Alzheimer's disease.
The bulbs can be poisonous to animals
Squirrels won't eat daffodils because of this reason. And you should make sure you plant your daffodil bulbs where cats and dogs won't be able to dig them up easily.
About Kari
Fore River Floral was established in 2021 by Kari Papadinis as a passion project. Over the years she has worked with some of the best designers in the Boston area, brought brides' dreams to reality and has had the immense honor of designing for the Museum of Fine Art's "Art in Bloom" 2024 / 2025.
"I've always loved plants, flowers, and growing! I love everything flowers and believe in their power to evoke feelings of peace and happiness. I strive for designs to appear effortless and natural as if plucked right out of a beautiful garden just for you!"