Daffodil Coloring Pages

A noble winter lady blooming bright in the cold Daffodil is a bulb plant that sprouts in cold weather while snow is still on the ground, blooming with beautiful style. It grows straight stems with lovely white or yellow flowers on top. Its big feature is a sweet, fresh smell that feels just like natural perfume!

Where Its English and Japanese Names Come From

The names for Daffodil come from Greek myths and traditional ideas from Asia.

• English Names: In English, it is called Narcissus or Daffodil.

• Where the English Names Come From:

  • Narcissus: This comes from a handsome boy in a Greek myth named Narcissus, who fell in love with his own face. He was so amazed by his reflection in the water that he turned into a flower!

  • Daffodil: People mostly use this friendly name for the yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.

• Where the Japanese Name Comes From: The Japanese name "Suisen" comes from reading the Chinese characters for the flower. It means "a wizard who lives in the water." People said its noble shape blooming by clean water looked just like a magical wizard.

When It Blooms and Flower Meanings

When It Blooms Daffodil flowers bloom from about December to April. The timing changes a little depending on the type. The common Japanese Daffodil blooms right in the middle of winter. The yellow trumpet Daffodil often blooms around March when spring gets close.

Flower Meanings Overall, Daffodil has a few mysterious meanings because of its story.

• "Self-love": This comes from the story of Narcissus falling in love with himself.

• "Mystery": This shows how it blooms quietly, yet strong and brave in the cold.

• "Vanity": This also comes from the Greek myth. But these days, people often see it as a good thing, like "taking good care of yourself."

The meaning changes with the color, too!

• White: "Mystery"

• Yellow: "Come back to me"

Here are some tips to show the neat beauty and 3D shape of your Daffodil!

Using White and Yellow

• If you color a Japanese Daffodil: Color the outer petals white. Then color the cup-shaped center bright yellow or orange. This nice match of colors is the main tip!

• If you color a Trumpet Daffodil: Color the whole flower with lemon yellow or dark yellow. It will look bright, cheerful, and full of spring energy!

Adding Shadows for a 3D Look

• Add a little bit of shadow where the white petals overlap. You can use light gray or light blue. This makes each petal pop out better than just leaving them pure white.

• The inside of the cup gets a little dark. Lightly add some dark orange or brown to make it look deep.

Blending Leaf and Stem Colors

• Daffodil leaves are a slightly bluish green. First color with dark green. Then lightly layer blue on top. You will get that lovely, calm leaf color!

• Color the bottom of the stem a bit darker. This makes it look like it is growing strong right out of the ground.

A trumpet shape is its best feature

In the middle of the Daffodil, there is a part shaped like a cup or a trumpet, right? This part is called the "corona." The contrast between the white petals and the yellow trumpet is very stylish, isn't it?

A boy who fell in love with his own reflection

Do you know the word "narcissist" (a person who loves themselves)? Actually, this word comes from "Narcissus," the English name for the Daffodil. A Greek myth says that a boy who fell in love with his own reflection in a pond turned into a Daffodil flower.

Even if it looks yummy, do not eat it!

Daffodil leaves look just like the vegetable "garlic chives," and the bulbs look just like "onions." But they actually have poison that is bad for you, so you must never eat them. Pretty flowers can be poisonous, so be careful not to mistake them for food!

The "flower in the snow" that blooms even in winter

While many flowers bloom in spring, the Daffodil starts blooming in cold winter. Because it blooms bravely even when snow covers the ground, people in the past gave it the cool name "Flower in the Snow."