Narcissus is the botanical name of the genus of Bulbs that includes daffodil flowers and bulbs. So Bulbocodium Daffodils will show the characteristics of Narcissus bulbocodium and Cyclamineus Daffodils are developed from Narcissus cyclamineus. The species themselves have some fascitnating flowers N. romieuxii is one that we love with its clear yellow flowers in late winter, foliage is grass or rush like and it will naturalise fairly well in the rock garden, try a sheltered spot as winds tend to knock them about a little, we grow ours in pots. Narcissus bulbocodium or 'hoop petticoat daffodil' is another we like to grow.

Narcissus species are the parents of all of what we know as daffodils. We present a guide to Narcissus (Daffodil) bulbs for the UK. Guide to planting, care and flowers of these spring flowering bulbs.


Not all Narcissus look like Daffodils!

Narcissus viridiflorus

Species Narcissus or 'Daffodil' bulbs are interesting to collect, maybe not quite as bold as the hybrid daffodils we are most familiar with, but certainly fascinating, sometimes spectacular and always a talking point.

Pictured is the Autumn blooming Narcissus viridiflorus, a rare species daffodil. Fascinating small green flowers are in dainty clusters atop a single stem/leaf. These have a very sweet scent and will grow to 20cm.

Other Species Narcissus species include:

  • Narcissus longispathus
  • Narcissus asturiensis
  • Narcissus papyraceus
  • Narcissus tazetta
  • Narcissus hispanicus
  • Narcissus obvallaris
  • Narcissus pseudonarcissus
  • Narcissus poeticus
  • Narcissus jonquilla
  • Narcissus triandrus
  • Narcissus bulbocodium.



Narcissus 'Hawera' a Triandrus hybrid

Narcissus 'Hawera' a Triandrus hybrid

Narcissus viridiflorus Flower
Narcissus viridiflorus Flower

As for Hybrids Narcissus (Daffodils), 1000s of hybrids are on the market, with new releases every year.