组织起源与历史
英国水仙花协会（The Daffodil Society）创立于1898年，最初名为”中部水仙花协会”（The Midland Daffodil Society），会址设于伯明翰。作为英国历史最悠久的专业水仙花机构，该协会是世界上最早专注于水仙属植物（Narcissus）研究与推广的协会之一。一个多世纪以来，协会始终致力于水仙花的品种培育、展览展示和科普教育，见证并推动了英国水仙花园艺事业的发展。1998年，协会在英国慈善委员会正式注册，登记号为1055817，进一步确立了其非营利公益组织的法律地位。
使命与宗旨
英国水仙花协会的宗旨是通过出版刊物和各类活动，帮助所有对水仙属植物感兴趣的人士从中有更多的收获和乐趣。协会致力于提升公众对水仙属植物整体的认识与了解，促进该植物品种的保护与多样性的发展。协会名称中的”Narcissus”与”Daffodil”实际上指同一种花，但协会官方更倾向使用更为通俗的名称”Daffodil”（水仙花）。
协会平台体系
英国水仙花协会面向所有对水仙花感兴趣的人群开放，会员群体涵盖业余园丁、园艺社团、专业种植者、植物学家以及热衷于花展竞技的参与者。协会建立了完善的地方性组织网络，包括北方小组（Northern Group）等区域性分支机构，定期发布各地水仙花展会信息和会员活动资讯。协会还在社交媒体平台建立有官方账号，包括Facebook主页”For The Love of Daffodils”及Instagram账号”UK Daffodil Society”，方便会员和爱好者在线交流分享种植经验与展示成果。
出版物与学术交流
协会每年出版两本内部刊物，全部免费向会员及附属社团发放。《期刊》（The Journal）于春季出版，内容涵盖栽培技术指导、杂交育种知识及其他专业主题，并附有年度展会日程表。《简讯》（The Newsletter）于秋季出版，刊登水仙花展会获奖名单及当季养护评论等动态资讯。两本刊物相辅相成，构成了协会学术交流与信息传递的核心载体。
展示花园与奖项
协会每年在英格兰中部地区举办年度水仙花展（Annual Show），展会地点位于伯明翰植物园（Birmingham Botanical Gardens），是该地区最具影响力的水仙花盛会之一。2026年度展会定于4月18日（周六）和19日（周日）举行，地址为伯明翰埃奇巴斯顿区韦斯特伯恩路15号（B15 3TR）。协会设有乔治·塔里奖（George Tarry Award）等专项奖励，用以表彰在水仙花品种培育和展示方面取得突出成就的会员和参展者。
会员与地方协会
协会采用会员制运营模式，参展者须为协会会员，但观展无需付费且不收取参赛费。地方协会可申请成为协会附属社团，享有订阅官方出版物的权益。协会每年还会组织会员年度球根彩票（Annual Bulb Lottery），奖品为各类优质水仙花球根，旨在回馈会员并推广优良品种的种植与应用。
官方网站：https://thedaffodilsociety.com/
Organizational Origins and History
The Daffodil Society was founded in 1898 as The Midland Daffodil Society in Birmingham, England. It is the oldest organization dedicated to the breeding and cultivation of daffodils in Britain and one of the earliest such societies in the world. The society was formally registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales in 1998 (Reg. No. 1055817), establishing its status as a non-profit organization. For over a century, the society has played a pivotal role in advancing the knowledge, cultivation, and exhibition of the genus Narcissus in Britain and beyond.
Mission and Objectives
The Daffodil Society aims to advance the education of the public in awareness of the whole of the genus Narcissus. Through its publications and activities, the society helps those with an interest in the flower gain greater pleasure from their association with it. While both the botanical name “Narcissus” and the common name “Daffodil” refer to the same plant, the society officially adopts the more widely recognized term “Daffodil” in its communications and branding.
Platform Ecosystem
The Daffodil Society is open to everyone, welcoming members from across the gardening community, including keen gardeners, horticultural societies, professional growers, botanists, and enthusiastic flower show exhibitors. The society maintains a network of regional groups such as the Northern Group, which publishes regular newsletters with show information and member updates. The society maintains an active social media presence through its Facebook page “For The Love of Daffodils” and its Instagram account “UK Daffodil Society,” fostering online engagement among members and enthusiasts worldwide.
Publications and Scholarly Exchange
The society issues two annual publications free of charge to all members and affiliated societies. The Journal, published in spring, provides advice on cultivation, hybridisation, and other specialist topics, alongside a show calendar. The Newsletter, published in autumn, reports on daffodil show results and offers commentary on the growing season. Together, these publications form the backbone of the society’s scholarly exchange and member communication.
Display Gardens and Awards
The society holds its Annual Show in the Midlands, traditionally at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The 2026 show is scheduled for Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR. Exhibitors must be members of the society, but admission is free and there are no entry fees for competitors. The society also presents the George Tarry Award to recognize outstanding achievements in daffodil cultivation and exhibition by members and exhibitors.
Membership and Local Societies
The society operates on a membership basis, with exhibitors required to be members, while general admission to shows is free and no entry fees are charged for competition classes. Affiliated local societies receive the society’s official publications and enjoy the benefits of association with Britain’s premier daffodil organization. The society also runs an annual bulb lottery, offering members the opportunity to win quality daffodil bulbs as prizes, thereby promoting the distribution and cultivation of superior cultivars.
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