The First Glimpse of Spring: Welcoming New Beauty
The days are stretching out, the birds are in full chorus, and there’s a soft warmth in the air that whispers of spring. This early March sunshine has coaxed the first green shoots further along, and I can see the promise of blooms just waiting to unfurl.
Narcissi and spring blossom
The days are stretching out, the birds are in full chorus, and there’s a soft warmth in the air that whispers of spring. This early March sunshine has coaxed the first green shoots further along, and I can see the promise of blooms just waiting to unfurl. My narcissi patch is brimming with anticipation, and if this glorious weather holds, they’ll be flowering just in time for Mother’s Day.
Each year, I carefully choose which varieties to grow—narcissi that are not just beautiful, but truly special. The kind that hold their own in a bouquet, their scent drifting through a room, their soft ruffles and elegant trumpets catching the light. This season, I’m introducing a few new treasures to my collection, and I can’t wait to see how they perform.
Among them is Geranium, a delicate, multi-flowered variety with crisp white petals and a rich, amber-orange center. It has a wonderful fragrance—fresh, sweet, and unmistakably springlike. Delnashaugh is another new addition, a ruffled, double variety in soft peachy-pink and cream, romantic and full. And then there’s Sir Winston Churchill, a classic, creamy-white double with clusters of flowers on each stem, filling the air with a rich, heady scent.
I’m also growing Cosmopolitan, an elegant pure white narcissus with a flared cup, and Obdam, a beautiful, creamy double that opens in a soft buttery shade before fading to ivory. Beautiful Eyes is a charming multi-headed variety with white petals and a coral-orange center, while Frosty Snow is a striking, all-white bloom with a crisp, cool beauty.
For later in the season, I’m excited to see White Marvel, a frilly white double, and Replete, with its warm apricot and cream tones. Silver Standard is another standout, with classic creamy petals and a soft yellow cup that fades to white. And towards the end of spring, Sailboat and Sweet Love will bring their delicate, pale yellow blooms, along with the timeless beauty of Pheasant’s Eye, one of the last narcissi to flower, with its distinctive white petals and fiery red-rimmed cup.
These join my existing lineup of favorites—each one chosen for its beauty, reliability, and the way it shines in arrangements. Whether gathered in armfuls or placed singly in bud vases, narcissi bring an effortless charm that feels so right at this time of year.
The first blooms will be ready in just a few weeks if not days, and I’ll be offering them in generous bunches for florists and designers who appreciate their timeless appeal. If you’re not already on my mailing list, now is the perfect time to sign up—so you’ll be the first to know when these spring beauties are ready to go.
I can’t wait to share them with you.