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Fun Historical Daffodil Facts


  • A single daffodil is considered a symbol of bad luck in Wales and Devon (Britain). Always bring a pot (or bouquet) of daffodils.

  • Welsh soldiers wore a single leek in their caps during a battle with the British. This was to later include a daffodil with the investiture of King George V as the Prince of Wales in Caemarvon in 1911, since George wore a daffodil in his hat.

  • The Maryland Daffodil Society was organized in 1922, leading to other societies and shows, including the first Virginia Daffodil Show held in 1931 in Charlottesville, VA.

  • The American Daffodil Society was organized in 1955.

  • The 50th anniversary "National" show for the American Daffodil Society will be held in 2004 by the Washington Daffodil Society.

    *Source of most facts: Pamela Todd, "Flora's Gems, The Little Book of Daffodils," Little Brown and Company.

    Flower decorating facts. Daffodils secrete a latex like substance that is damaging to other cut flowers sharing the same water vase. Keep daffodils separated for at least 24 hours before putting with other flowers. Change the water often to keep the daffodil secretion from damaging the other flowers.

    Other odd daffodil facts not worthy of mention (LOL):

    Bob Spotts of California, and the current President of the American Daffodil Society, won the Quinn Award for the 1996 Washington Daffodil Society Show in Vienna, Virginia, for the best collection of 24 standard daffodils.

    That same daffodil show saw a humble beginning. Clay Higgins from Virginia on the East Coast, won his first three blue ribbon's by taking the Novice Award, the Best in Show, and the Best Collection of five in show all with the same collection of five standard daffodils.

    Now . . , how did Bob Spots get California grown daffodils to Washington DC. in such good condition that they won the Quinn Award? Hummmm! A future article, maybe. Check these pages in March.

    Some links of note:

    American Daffodil Society

    The Daffodil Society of Britian

    Mrs. Lee's Garden

    Tasmanian Daffodil Pages

    The copyright of the article Fun Historical Daffodil Facts in Daffodil Growing & Showing is owned by Clay Higgins. Permission to republish Fun Historical Daffodil Facts in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.

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