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14 Facts About Narcissus That Every Flower Lover Should Know

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Bring luck, bloom for half a year, and require no special care – if you don't have narcissus growing yet, you should definitely plant them

Today, these delicate spring flowers are once again in the spotlight: they are eagerly used in interior decor and landscape design. We found 14 interesting facts about narcissus – they are worth knowing.

1. Diverse

Narcissus is not only the familiar yellow flowers with a tubular base. It turns out there are also pale yellow Jonquils, snow-white Paperwhites, and many other varieties. In general – there's something for every taste!

2. Spring Lilies

... is what narcissus are called in England.

3. Lucky

It is believed that a bouquet of narcissus brings luck. What better reason to have a fresh bunch?

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4. Not Alone

There is a legend that a bouquet of just one flower brings misfortune. Maybe this was invented by big narcissus lovers?

5. Long Blooming

Narcissus blooms anywhere, and if well cared for – will delight you with flowers for up to 6 months straight!

6. Perennial

When the leaves start to turn yellow, cut them all off – and next spring narcissus will bloom again.

7. National Symbol

Wales definitely knows how to appreciate flowers, as they chose narcissus as their symbol.

8. Bring Wealth

In Wales, it is believed: whoever sees the first blooming narcissus in a new season will live without hardship for the entire following year. It’s worth looking more carefully, isn’t it?

9. Fertile

There are more than 25 species of narcissus and up to 13,000 hybrids in the world!

10. Symbol of Family

Don’t know what to gift for a 10-year wedding anniversary to friends or relatives? Give them a bouquet of narcissus!

11. New Year Flower

If narcissus blooms before the Chinese New Year, expect luck in your home.

12. Incompatible with Other Flowers

Narcissus contains toxic sap. Therefore, if you want to combine bouquets, leave them in water for a day first.

13. Toxic

Due to these toxic crystals, most animals don’t eat narcissus. When walking your dog, make sure it doesn’t snack on the bright flowers!

14. Frost Resistant

Narcissus bloom among the first for a reason – these flowers are surprisingly frost-tolerant. An ideal choice for beginner flower growers!