Bright as the sun! 6 ideas for Easter daffodil arrangements
Spring and Easter are a celebration for daffodils. Let vibrant colors take over after the long, dark winter, and fill your garden with radiant yellow daffodil displays. Interesting pairings give these familiar flowers a new twist.
1. An unexpected pair
The ‘Tête-à-Tête’ daffodil is a cheerful springtime staple that tolerates even light frosts. Parsley offers a softening contrast to the daffodils’ upright growth habit and adds fullness around the base of the arrangement. Its rounded leaves mirror the shape of the basket. Add a festive Easter flair with eggshells that match the color of the bulbs.
2. Easter traditions
The eye-catching ‘Ice Follies’ is the queen of daffodils. Over time, the center of its flower turns almost white. A maidenhair vine around the base completes the arrangement and softens the shape of the cubic concrete pot. Freely arranged willow branches add height to the display and pull the overall look together.
3. A spring meadow in a dish
You can create a miniature daffodil meadow in an old enamel dish, for example. Gently remove the bulbs from their pots and plant them spaced out in the dish. Mix and match different daffodil varieties. Cover the soil with something like moss, and delight in the atmosphere and fragrance of your blooming meadow.
4. A dazzling cloud of blooms
A box brimming with flowers is spring at its finest! The double-flowered, low-growing ‘Rip van Winkle’ daffodil and the Balkan anemone Anemone blanda make a delightful pair. A neat rectangular box sets well-defined borders for the exuberant flowers.
5. A classic combo
Violas and grape hyacinths make perfect companions for Tête-à-Tête daffodils, being similarly cold-hardy. Rosemary also does well in cool conditions if you gradually acclimate it to the outdoors. Once they’ve finished blooming, you can transfer your potted daffodils to the garden for years of enjoyment.
6. Simply sweet
For a charmingly simple arrangement, try a watering can. The bright yellow Tête-à-Tête daffodil thrives both indoors and out, though the blooms last longer in cooler temperatures. If you want to keep your daffodils indoors, consider moving them to a balcony or terrace at night. Water sparingly to keep the stems from getting too tall. Learn more about growing and caring for Tête-à-Tête daffodils [in Finnish].
Considering wild plants in your arrangement? Check your local regulations
When gathering natural materials for your arrangements, remember to follow your local regulations for whether you are allowed to gather plants and other materials from public or private land.
