Small but perfectly formed
Daffodils aren’t just a quick burst of yellow in March. With a little planning, you can enjoy their cheerful blooms from mid-winter right through to late spring. From compact varieties perfect for pots to elegant taller blooms for borders, Elmwood Nursery & Garden Centre has everything you need to keep the colour coming.
Mix early, mid and late varieties and you’ll have a garden that feels alive with spring for months.
Early risers
These early bloomers bring colour when winter still feels endless:
‘Rijnveld’s Early Sensation’
Bright yellow flowers that can appear as early as Christmas in mild winters. Grows to around 35 cm.
‘February Gold’
A compact burst of sunshine, flowering in late February. Perfect for containers at just 15 cm tall.
‘Tête-à-Tête’
One of the best miniature daffodils, producing masses of golden blooms with swept-back petals. Around 15 cm high.
Mid-season marvels
Keep the momentum going with these charming spring performers:
Tenby daffodil (Narcissus obvallaris)
A small, delicate native favourite at around 25 cm tall.
‘Rip Van Winkle’
A quirky miniature double with spiky, green-tinged petals. Grows to about 15 cm.
‘Jenny’
Elegant and soft in tone, with creamy petals and a pale butterscotch trumpet. Reaches around 25 cm.
Late and lovely
Finish the season strong with these late bloomers:
‘Dutch Master’
Classic golden trumpets with a light fragrance. A bold presence at up to 45 cm.
‘Cheerfulness’
Double, scented blooms with multiple flowers per stem — perfect for cutting. Around 45 cm tall.
Pheasant’s eye daffodil (Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus)
Delicate white petals with a small central eye and a sweet fragrance. One of the last to flower, reaching about 40 cm.
Plan now, enjoy for months
By layering flowering times, you can create a long-lasting spring display that feels fresh, cheerful and effortlessly beautiful.
Visit Elmwood Nursery & Garden Centre in Emersons Green for expert advice and to discover the best daffodils for a season full of colour.
