Type: Spring perennial flowering bulb
Family: Amaryllidaceae
UK outdoor cropping season: January to April

Daffodils originated in south west Europe and there are now over 25,000 varieties listed in colours ranging from yellow and white to orange and even peachy/pink shades.

Interestingly daffodil bulbs contain a substance called galanthine, which has medicinal properties. In fact, it’s sometimes used in treatments for Alzheimer’s.