Great Daffodils for Southern Gardens
Daffodils, Narcissi, Naturalizing, Spring Bulbs
Narcissus (Daffodils) are among the easiest bulbs to grow and regarded as some of the most valuable spring bulbs for the South. Long lived, they naturalize and multiply year after year. Highly versatile, they offer a fascinating array of flower forms, sizes, and colors. They also make gardening easy. Once planted, there is nothing left to do: these bulbs can stay right where they are and produce flowers year after year.
However, the farther south one goes, the harder it is to grow plants that have a chilling requirement (necessary exposure to cold). Some daffodils however, do not need this chilling period to bloom and will happily perennialize, coming back year after year.
A number of Daffodil varieties have stood the test of time in southern gardens. As a general rule, the larger the daffodil flower, the less adapted it will be. Therefore, the smaller flowered types and the cluster flowered types are easier and more permanent.
The following daffodils are particularly great for southern gardens. Enjoy drifts of cheerful daffodils year after year!
Great Daffodils for Southern Gardens
Narcissus 'Accent' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
Sun-proof, award-winner Narcissus 'Accent' is an elegant and prolific daffodil boasting star-shaped flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), adorned with slightly reflexed, ivory-white petals and a contrasting, frilled funnel-shaped cup of deep salmon pink. Blooming in mid to late spring, this Large-Cupped Daffodil is a vigorous grower that is regarded as one of the best landscape pink daffodils. Excellent as cut flowers!
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Actaea' (poeticus Daffodil)
Fragrant, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Actaea' displays elegant, pure white flowers, up to 3 in. wide (8 cm), adorned with six wide petals and tiny, red-rimmed, golden-yellow cups. Blooming in mid to late spring, one flower per stem, the blossoms rise atop a clump of narrow, strap-shaped leaves. Great in the sunny border, this daffodil performs better in wet, poorly drained areas than most daffodils. Because of its sweet scent, it makes excellent cut flowers.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Avalanche' (Tazetta Daffodil)
Strongly fragrant and vigorous, award-winner Narcissus 'Avalanche' bears showy clusters of up to 10-20 small flowers with white petals and bowl-shaped, brilliant greenish-yellow cups in mid spring. Creating an entire bouquet by itself, it used to be called Daffodil 'Seventeen Sisters' in the 1700s as a reflection of its profuse flowering. Because of its strong stem and sweet scent, this heirloom Tazetta Daffodil makes excellent cut flowers. Ideal for warmer climates, it is a great naturalizer and perfect for indoor forcing.
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My CollectionHardiness | 6 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Baby Boomer' (Jonquil Daffodil)
Sweetly scented, Narcissus 'Baby Boomer' is a miniature daffodil boasting up to 6-8 small, golden-yellow flowers per stem, 1.5 in. across (3.5 cm) in mid spring, each adorned with a small, orange-yellow cup. Borne atop the foliage of grass-like leaves, the luminous blossoms are a marvel to have in the garden or containers.
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My CollectionHardiness | 4 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
Narcissus 'Baby Moon' (Jonquil Daffodil)
Charming and very fragrant, Narcissus 'Baby Moon' is a sweetly scented miniature daffodil boasting up to 3-5 small, golden-yellow flowers per stem in late spring. Borne atop the foliage of grass-like leaves, the luminous blossoms are a marvel to have in the garden or containers. One of the latest daffodils to flower, 'Baby Moon' is ideal for warmer climates.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
Height | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
Narcissus 'Barrett Browning' (Small-Cupped Daffodil)
Popular since its introduction in 1945, award-winning Narcissus 'Barrett Browning' is an exquisite daffodil with large flowers, 4 in. across (9 cm), exhibiting a showy orange-scarlet cup, slightly frilled at the rim, and glistening white, overlapping petals. Blooming in mid spring, one flower per stem, this Small-Cupped Daffodil is a good naturalizer and a terrific addition to beds, borders or containers. Excellent in fresh flower bouquets too.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Canaliculatus' (Tazetta Daffodil)
A very charming heirloom daffodil, Narcissus 'Canaliculatus' produces 4-7 small scented flowers per stem, each adorned with a small yellow cup and slightly reflexed, white petals. Blooming in mid-spring, this miniature daffodil is perfect for border fronts, rock gardens and containers where its cheerful blossoms will sing out that spring is back. Popular since its introduction in 1915, it is best planted in warmer climates.
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My CollectionHardiness | 6 - 10 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 5" - 6" (12cm - 15cm) |
Narcissus 'Carlton' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
Rich of a strong vanilla scent, multiple award-winning Narcissus 'Carlton' is an exquisite, solid golden-yellow daffodil featuring very large flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), adorned with wide, gracefully frilled cups and broad, overlapping petals. Blooming in mid spring, this highly popular Large-Cupped Daffodil is a strong performer of immense vigor, and one of the best perennializers. It is famously reliable for large scale plantings.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Cheerfulness' (Double Daffodil)
Very fragrant, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Cheerfulness' boasts long-lasting, double flowers, 2.5 in. across (6 cm), with multiple creamy-white petals interspersed with yellow flecks at the center. The flowers, 3-6 per stem, cluster together at the top of the stems and appear in mid or late spring. Reliably perennial, you can't help but smile when looking at this daffodil!
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Cragford' (Tazetta Daffodil)
Delightfully fragrant, multiple award-winning Narcissus 'Cragford' displays clusters of 4-6 white rounded flowers adorned with vivid orange cups in mid spring. Because of its strong stem and sweet scent, this heirloom Tazetta Daffodil makes excellent cut flowers. Ideal for warmer climates, it is a great naturalizer and perfect for indoor forcing.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Dutch Master' (Trumpet Daffodil)
Introduced in 1938, multiple award-winning Narcissus 'Dutch Master' has become the standard for large yellow daffodils. Lightly fragrant, it boasts very large, showy golden-yellow flowers, 4 in. across (11 cm), in mid spring. Noted for its great vigor and superior performance. Great for naturalizing. Comes back year after year to bring its cheerful color and put a smile on your face!
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Erlicheer' (Double Daffodil)
Delightfully fragrant and resembling a gardenia, Narcissus 'Erlicheer' is a highly romantic daffodil featuring double flowers in early-mid spring with pure white petals and ivory centers, revealing a hint of yellow. This Daffodil can bear clusters of 6-8 flowers per stem. Totally irresistible! This Daffodil makes a beautiful cut flower and can be forced indoors for winter bloom.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Falconet' (Tazetta Daffodil)
Brightly colored and strongly fragrant, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Falconet' bears cheerful clusters of 3-8 flowers per stem, adorned with deep yellow, overlapping petals and bright orange-red cups in mid spring. Because of its strong stem and sweet scent, this Tazetta Daffodil makes excellent cut flowers. Ideal for warmer climates, it is perfect for indoor forcing.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'February Gold' (Cyclamineus Daffodil)
Always the first to bloom, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'February Gold' is a small but sturdy daffodil with gently nodding flowers, up to 3 in. across (7.5 cm), adorned with vivid yellow trumpets and reflexed petal. Blooming in early spring, this Miniature Daffodil is one of the most reliable, reblooming perennial bulbs. It multiplies easily to create pretty swathes of yellow blooms resembling shooting stars with their back-swept petals. Perfect for borders or naturalizing.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) |
Height | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
Narcissus 'Fortissimo' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
A real show-stopper, Narcissus 'Fortissimo' produces very large blossoms, up to 5 inches across (12 cm), combining brilliant yellow petals with a slightly frilled, reddish-orange cup. Blooming in mid spring, this very eye-catching Large-Cupped Daffodil is a wonderful naturalizer and makes ravishing cut flowers. Each spring will bring you more of the largest, brightest daffodils!
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Fortune' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
Narcissus 'Fortune' produces cheerful flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), adorned with brilliant yellow, overlapping petals and a relatively short, funnel-shaped, deep orange cup. Blooming in mid spring, this heirloom daffodil is quite vigorous and looks wonderful in beds, borders, containers. Great for indoor forcing too!
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Geranium' (Tazetta Daffodil)
Delightfully fragrant, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Geranium' bears clusters of 3-6 flowers per stem, adorned with creamy-white petals and deep orange-red cups in mid to late spring. Many bulbs will produce multiple stems, forming lovely bouquets. Because of its strong stem and sweet scent, this heirloom Tazetta Daffodil makes excellent cut flowers. Ideal for warmer climates.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Gigantic Star' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
Rich of a delightful vanilla fragrance, Narcissus 'Gigantic Star' is a remarkable daffodil boasting huge, brilliant golden-yellow flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), adorned with broad, overlapping petals, resembling a star, and a frilled, vivid yellow trumpet. Blooming in early-mid spring, this Large-Cupped Daffodil is a good choice for forcing and a great perennializers! Performs well in both warm and cold climates.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or' (Tazetta Daffodil)
Floriferous and charming, Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or' produces up to 10-20 sweetly scented flowers per stem, each adorned with a small orange cup surrounded by bright-yellow petals. This miniature daffodil is not winter hardy, but is perfect for producing flowers in a short period of time when grown indoors and adds beauty inside the house during an otherwise drab time of year. In hardiness zones 8-11, however, this charming daffodil can also be planted outside in the garden. Perfect for border fronts, rock gardens and containers where its cheerful blossoms will sing out that spring is back.
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My CollectionHardiness | 8 - 11 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Hawera' (Triandrus Daffodils)
Very popular and reliable, multi-award winning Narcissus 'Hawera' is a dwarf daffodil boasting 6-8 gracefully nodding, pale canary yellow flowers per stem, each mildly fragrant bloom adorned with starry, slightly reflexed petals. This dwarf daffodil produces up to 9 stems, giving the aspect of a cheerful bouquet in mid to late spring. Long-lived, it forms large, vigorous clumps when grown in acid soil. A great pick for containers.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Narcissus 'Ice Follies' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
Sweetly fragrant, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Ice Follies' produces large flowers adorned with creamy-white petals and a flared, frilled, lemon-yellow cup that fades to pale cream over time. Blooming in early - mid spring, this fast growing and popular Large-Cupped Daffodil is a wonderful naturalizer as well as a good forcer. A heavy bloomer and vigorous grower.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Jack Snipe' (Cyclamineus Daffodil)
Long-lived, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Jack Snipe' is a sturdy and reliable Miniature Daffodil with long-lasting, relatively large flowers, 3 in. wide (7 cm), adorned with creamy-white, reflexed petals and frilled, bright yellow trumpets. Blooming for a good 6 weeks in early to mid spring, the brightly poised blooms of this very vigorous daffodil create a bold statement in the garden. A great choice for naturalizing in grass.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
Narcissus 'Jetfire' (Cyclamineus Daffodil)
Free flowering and slightly scented, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Jetfire' or 'Jet Fire' is one of the most striking of all dwarf narcissus, producing large flowers, 3 in. across (7.5 cm), adorned with vivid yellow, strongly reflexed petals and an extraordinary reddish-orange trumpet. Blooming in early to mid spring, one flower per stem, this small but sturdy Miniature Daffodil is terrific for borders or containers.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
Narcissus 'Minnow' (Tazetta Daffodil)
Robust and delightfully fragrant, award-winner Narcissus 'Minnow' is a charming Miniature Daffodil with clusters of 2-5 flowers per stem, adorned with pale yellow petals and buttercup yellow cups in mid spring. The petals gradually fade with age. Ideal for warmer climates, it is a great choice for rock gardens or containers.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Narcissus 'Mount Hood' (Trumpet Daffodil)
A standard for white daffodils, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Mount Hood' boasts slightly fragrant, large flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), emerging creamy-white with pale yellow trumpets, which fade to a lovely pale cream before turning as white as snow. Blooming in mid-spring, one flower per stem, this Trumpet Daffodil enjoys a very long blooming season. Great-looking in the garden or in a vase, it is also an excellent naturalizer. This classic white Trumpet Daffodil has been extremely popular since its introduction pre-1938.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'My Story' (Double Daffodil)
Fragrant and long-lived, Daffodil 'My Story' is absolutely stunning with its large, fully double flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), adorned with white petals and a contrasting ruffled orange trumpet. A marvelous addition to any mid-late spring borders, this Double Narcissus is also terrific in flower arrangements.
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My CollectionHardiness | 4 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Pink Charm' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
Award-winner Narcissus 'Pink Charm' produces exquisite, large flowers, 4 in. across (9cm), with ivory-white petals surrounding a creamy-white cup adorned with a lovely coral band at the rim. Blooming in mid spring, this romantic-looking Large-Cupped Daffodil is noted for its wonderful ability to produce a second bloom on many stems. Great in pots for the patio or balcony, in a vase or planted in the garden. Excellent as cut flowers!
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Pipit' (Jonquil Daffodil)
One of the longest blooming daffodils, award-winner Narcissus 'Pipit' is a sweetly fragrant Jonquil Daffodil bearing up to 2-3 flowers per stem and multiple stems per bulb. The flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), open lemon-yellow with their cups gradually fading to ivory-white. Blooming in mid spring for up to 5 weeks, this is a wonderful all-round daffodil. Perfect for borders and containers or to grow in grass.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
Narcissus 'Quail' (Jonquil Daffodil)
Noted for its rich color and great fragrance, award-winner Narcissus 'Quail' is a delightful jonquil daffodil boasting up to 2-4 sweetly fragrant, bright deep golden-yellow flowers per stem, 2.5 in. across (4 cm), in mid spring. Vigorous and floriferous, this popular, bold bloomer naturalizes easily and is suitable for pots and containers, borders and rock gardens.
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My CollectionHardiness | 4 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Rijnveld's Early Sensation' (Trumpet Daffodil)
The earliest of the Trumpet daffodils to bloom, award-winning Narcissus 'Rijnveld's Early Sensation’ is a compact bulbous perennial boasting golden-yellow flowers, up to 3 in. across (9 cm), adorned with star-shaped petals and a funnel-shaped cup that is widely flared. Blooming in late winter to early spring, often peeking through the last melting snow, this spring-flowering bulb is weather resistant and produces more and more flowers year after year.
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My CollectionHardiness | 4 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Roulette' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
Particularly eye-catching, Narcissus 'Roulette' is quite unique with its multicolored flowers. Blooming in mid to late spring, this large-cupped daffodil produces elegant flowers adorned with pristine white petals and a gently ruffled, yellow cup, edged in tangerine-orange. Standing out in the garden or in containers, it is wonderful in flower arrangements too.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Salome' (Large-Cupped Daffodil)
Exquisite and popular, multiple award-winner Narcissus 'Salome' boasts large blossoms adorned with creamy petals and a primrose-yellow cup, softly fading to peach-pink. Blooming in mid spring, this consistent and elegant Large-Cupped Daffodil never fails to put on a remarkable display when it appears in spring. Perfect for chasing away those winter blues!
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Tahiti' (Double Daffodil)
Double Narcissus is romance with all the frills! Robust, fragrant, multiple award-winning Narcissus 'Tahiti' features large, double flowers, 4 in. across (11 cm), with multiple golden-yellow petals and vermilion interior ruffles. Very eye-catching in mid-late spring! Standing up and straight on sturdy stems, it holds up to rain. Extremely vigorous and prolific, this Double Daffodil is reliably perennial and is a fine naturalizer.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus 'Tete a Tete' (Cyclamineus Daffodil)
One of the most popular miniature daffodils worldwide, Narcissus 'Tête à Tête' boasts perfectly formed, gently nodding, very fragrant flowers adorned with pale yellow petals and brighter yellow trumpets. Blooming in early-mid spring, this dwarf daffodil is great for naturalizing and very popular for forcing. Highly versatile, it is a beautiful golden addition to the front of the border and a very popular pick for containers and window boxes.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Narcissus 'Thalia' (Triandrus Daffodils)
Very fragrant and vigorous, award winning Narcissus 'Thalia', referred by many as the Orchid Narcissus, is a terrific Triandrus Daffodil, boasting large, gently nodding, very fragrant, pure white flowers in the mid spring garden. Up to 3-4 per stem, each delicate bloom features slightly arched petals and a flanged bold cup. Long-lived, this superb Daffodil is a great naturalizer and multiplies quickly. Introduced in 1916, Thalia remains popular as ever and we can't recommend it enough.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus papyraceus 'Ziva' (Tazetta Daffodil)
One of the earliest paperwhites to bloom, Narcissus papyraceus 'Ziva' (Tazetta Daffodil) is a sweetly scented daffodil with large clusters of pure white flowers. Each bulb can produce 3-4 stems with blossoms which exude a lovely spicy scent. It is not winter hardy, but is perfect for producing flowers in a short period of time when grown indoors and adds beauty inside the house during an otherwise drab time of year. In hardiness zones 8-11, however, this charming daffodil can also be planted outside in the garden where it will bloom annually for many years. This all-time favorite for indoor forcing is also the easiest to grow. A Holiday must.
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My CollectionHardiness | 8 - 11 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Wild Daffodil)
Stocky and strong, Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Wild Daffodil) is a small trumpet daffodil with cheerful flowers, 2 in. long (6 cm), boasting dark yellow trumpets surrounded by a soft pale yellow ring of petals. Blooming in early to mid spring, one flower per sturdy stem, they rise atop upright, strap-like, gray-green leaves. Perfect for naturalizing, this well-known European flower brings bright swathes of color to woods and grassland.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 10 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
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Guide Information
Hardiness |
6 - 9
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Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Narcissus - Daffodils |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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Guide Information
Hardiness |
6 - 9
|
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Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Narcissus - Daffodils |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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