Daffodils are native to northern Europe and are grown in temperate climates around the world. The daffodil's popularity has resulted in the production of many varieties; in addition to the classic yellow form, the trumpet and petals may themselves be of contrasting yellow, white, pink, or orange.

Where do daffodils come from originally?

The English word "daffodil" appears to be derived from "asphodel", with which it was commonly compared. The species are native to meadows and woods in southern Europe and North Africa with a centre of diversity in the Western Mediterranean, particularly the Iberian peninsula.

Are daffodils native to the UK?

The only species of narcissus native to Britain is the rather demur Lent Lily, more at home in orchards and pastures than in the flower vase. There are more than 26,000 daffodil cultivars, coming from a gene pool of 56 species, making choosing which ones to plant in your garden quite tricky.