8. Thalia daffodils Flowering in mid spring, this type of daffodil, with its slightly twisted petals, has many admirers. Growing to heights of 13inches (35cm) it is happy in full sun or part shade.

The trick to long-lasting daffodils actually starts before you put them in a vase. There are a few clever tips and tricks to growing daffodils and there are a few when it comes to picking them, too.

Green leaves grace many bushes while helicopter seeds hang from maple trees. I love the variety of different blossoms and this year I took extra notice of all the different types of daffodils.