Category Archives: Historic Daffodils

Name that Daffodil

Lots of enquries on the the Society’s Facebook page asking if people can put a name to a variety. If you have one you want to know the name, we are at: https://www.facebook.com/thedaffodilsociety This distinctive one is ‘Rataplan’.

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Avon Bulbs plan for the end of an era

Avon bulbs, the Somerset nursery specialising in bulbs for the flower garden, will close in 2024. Owner Chris Ireland-Jones said ” It has been a tricky decision to make but this will be the last autumn catalogue that we produce … Continue reading

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The late Alan Street – funeral arrangements

It is with sadness that we hear of the death of Alan Street. Alan was Head Gardener at Avon Bulbs and a fount of knowledge about bulbs. He created the most enchanting Gold medal winning displays at Chelsea flower show … Continue reading

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Rydal Spring 2020

Daffodils in Rydal, Cumbria  

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Panshanger Park – Hertford

A pre-lockdown visit to Panshanger Park and Orangery in Hertford Photographs Courtesy of Michael Baxter

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Hartland Abbey Daffodil Sunday

Daffodil Sunday at Hartland abbey, Devon will be held on Sunday 15 March 11am-4pm before the main season starts on March 29th 2020. http://www.hartlandabbey.com   Tel 01237441496/234

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Peter Barr blue plaque unveiling on Saturday 21 September at 2pm

Get ready for Blooming Tooting’ Thousands of people attended the spectacular Tooting Community Fun Day and  found out about the remarkable daffodil growing history in this part of the Wandle Valley. All ages joined Summerstown182 volunteers in making floral tributes … Continue reading

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Gloucestershire’s Golden Triangle 2019 Daffodil Festival

Click Here to read all about this years epic display and hugely successful  Golden Triangle Daffodil Festival.

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Scotland’s Daffodil Festival 2019

  Now in its third year Scotland’s Daffodil Festival has become an established spring event destination bringing much happiness through the power of flowers to hundreds of people. Visitor numbers were up by 30% and the support of Stephen Gethins … Continue reading

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Daffodils at Cliveden 2019

Cliveden is a National Trust property located in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Vast quantities of narcissi are naturalised throughout the formal gardens – we assume the first bulbs were planted many decades ago, perhaps during the latter half of the 19th century. … Continue reading

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