By Sonal Sumaria

It’s warming up, Spring is here!

Spring is here, and it’s definitely my favourite season. It’s when the UK starts to warm up from the chilly winter. It’s when the bulbs come out and the grass becomes lush and green! It’s when birds start chirping again and when nature is reborn!

Narcissus ‘Recurvus’

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Image description: A daffodil with white petals and striking, well defined orange and yellow centre. The flower is set against a bright blue sky.

Narcissus ‘Sailboat’

Photograph copyright of Sonal Sumaria 2021, not for reuse. Image description: Lots of daffodils standing tall against a grassy background. These daffodils are pale yellow in colour with a slightly darker trumpet.

Narcissus ‘Birma’

Photograph copyright of Sonal Sumaria 2021, not for reuse. Image description: A single daffodil with yellow petals and a bright orange frilly trumpet.

Narcissus ‘Dutch Master’

Photograph copyright of Sonal Sumaria 2021, not for reuse. Image description: Two bright yellow daffodils all the same colour against the backdrop of a fence.

Daffodil

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My favourite part of Spring is when the daffodils come out. As someone with a visual impairment, seeing the yellow or white flowers of daffodils against the green grass helps me signify that springtime has arrived.

Daffodils are known as Narcissus in the horticultural world, there is Greek mythology linked to it! If anyone would like to know the story, let me know!

Daffodils have long, monocotyledon leaves. If you depend on your sense of touch, they feel long and narrow. My personal favourite Daffodil is Narcissus Barrett Browning. They have bright white petals that surround a deep orange trumpet.

I also love Tulips! They come out in late March to May, they are very colourful and beautiful. Tulips are know as Tulipa in Latin. I don’t have a favourite, as I love them all!

Photograph of lots of different coloured tulips

What’s your favourite Spring flower? Let me know in the comments below!

You can find Daffodils in green, public spaces. When it comes to Tulips, you may need to pay to see them in private gardens. Here are some articles that suggest some great places to find them!

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/places-to-see-daffodils

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/how-the-tulip-became-the-worlds-most-coveted-flower

https://ngs.org.uk/plan-a-visit/tulip-gardens/

https://www.norfolktulips.co.uk/

https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/tulip-festival-2021/