Not all narcissus are the same. They can differ, among other things, in the number of flowers, their scent, their flowering time and color as well as their height. What important species are there and which varieties are recommended?
Which types of daffodils are the most important?
The most important types of daffodils are trumpet daffodils with a large corolla and early flowering period, large-crowned daffodils with a shorter corolla and later flowering time, and tazettes with a late flowering period and a pleasant scent. Popular varieties include 'Dutch Master', 'Mount Hood' and 'Carlton'.
Among many species, three species are the most important
In order to keep an overview, daffodils are divided into 12 classes. But not all of them are important for local gardeners. The most interesting for gardeners are the following species with their main characteristics:
- Trumpet daffodils: secondary crown as large as main crown, early flowering period
- Large-crowned daffodils: shorter secondary crown than main crown, later flowering period
- Tazettes: late flowering, pleasantly scented
But species such as jonquils, Italian daffodils (the largest daffodils), plate daffodils, crinoline daffodils, cup daffodils, noble daffodils, wild daffodils and cyclamen daffodils are not to be despised. Jonquills, for example, are ideal cut flowers because they have 3 flowers per stem and smell wonderful.
The most common species: the yellow daffodil
This daffodil is one of the trumpet daffodils and is also known as daffodil. It is the most widespread and popular type. It includes, for example, the varieties 'Dutch Master', 'Mount Hood' and 'Carlton'. It is characterized by pure yellow and large flowers.
The White Daffodil: The White Representative
Narcissus poeticus, the poet's daffodil, is one of the tazettes. Along with the yellow daffodil, it is extremely popular and is often offered as a cut flower. Its cup-shaped flowers are white-yellow and appear more delicate than those of other species. The flowering period is between the end of April and the beginning of May.
Exquisite varieties for growing in the garden
Here is an overview of selected daffodil varieties with their characteristics. Anyone who plants these varieties will definitely remember them
- ‘Butter and Eggs’: double flowers, similar to roses
- 'Ambergate': intense orange secondary crown
- ‘Berlin’: wavy secondary crown, bright yellow
- ‘Mondragon’: orchid-like, ideal for vase cutting
- ‘Trepolo’: propeller-like flowers
- ‘Spellbinder’: canary yellow
- 'Stella': yellow-orange, flower color changes
White-flowering daffodils provide particularly delicate accents. These include, for example, the following varieties:
- ‘White Lady’: pure white and rich yellow
- ‘Thailia: snow-white, small-crowned
- ‘White Ideal’: white flowers, double, bluish foliage
- ‘Acropolis’: white, filled
- ‘Actaea’: white, orange-red in the middle
Tips & Tricks
The variety 'Replete' blooms white-pink. It is sure to cause a stir next to the usual yellow, white or orange colored daffodils.
