Daffodils to Grow This Spring
Although daffodils are commonly thought of as yellow, that's not the only hue these flowers come in. There are dozens of daffodil varieties and, according to the American Daffodil Society, there are more than 32,000 registered daffodil hybrids. Some of these variants come in other colors: red, orange, green and pink.1 Pink daffodils may not be ordinary, but they can be beautiful and flourish with proper care. Here's everything you need to know about this uniquely colored flower.
What are daffodils?
Daffodils (Narcissus) are one of the most popular spring bulbs, with typically yellow or white flowers rising above long slender leaves. The distinctive flowers have six petal-like apertures that surround a central trumpet or corona.
Although there is a native British species called Narcissus pseudonarcissus they are mainly native to southern Europe and North Africa. Daffodils have been widely cultivated for centuries, resulting in a wide variety of flower shapes, sizes and colors now available. Most are hardy, low-maintenance and long-lived, and they suit every style of garden, growing well in containers and in the ground.
1. Pink Bright Daffodil
Pink Bride Daffodil is a large cup daffodil with pure white petals and pale pink cup. Growing 1 to 2 feet tall, the perennial is easy to grow for beginner gardeners and is even resistant to deer and rabbits.
2. Blushing Lady Daffodil
Blushing Lady is a yellow flower with a soft pink cup. This daffodil hybrid won the 2022 Wister Award, the highest honor daffodils can receive from the American Daffodil Society.
3. Pink Parasol Daffodil
With rounded, ruffled petals and an apricot-pink calyx, the pink parasol daffodil looks as whimsical as its namesake. The large flowers bloom in mid-spring and are deer-resistant.
4. Daffodil Replete
While most traditional daffodils (and many of the hybrids on this list) have petals with a trumpet-like cup in the center, a crowded daffodil is called a "double daffodil." This means its petals are more layered and complex, giving the flower a beautiful balance of white and pink frilly petals.
5. Pink Charm Daffodil
Bold pink cups make the pink beauty stand out in the daffodil. It is recommended to plant this pink daffodil in groups of at least six for best visual effect in your garden. And since they are deer and rabbit resistant, you don't have to worry about pest control.
6. Salome daffodil
With beautiful coral-colored trumpets, Salome Daffodil's perianth reaches three inches in diameter. It can reach a height of 22 inches when fully grown, making it a large and beautiful flower for any space.
7. Fragrant rose daffodil
Another Wister winner, the fragrant rose daffodil gets its name from its wonderful fragrance and pink cup. The fragrant rose has white petals surrounding a pink cup and grows to about a foot and a half tall.
8. Extravagant daffodil
The sprightly, rose-colored trumpet of the exuberant daffodil adds a burst of color against its surrounding white petals. If you buy these bulbs, plant them four to six inches apart in well-drained soil.
9. Cha Cha Daffodil
The cha cha hybrid daffodil displays a long pink trumpet amid its delicate white petals. At eight to 12 inches tall, this pink daffodil is smaller than many varieties.
10. Pink Champagne Daffodil
Like the fill, Pink Champagne is a double daffodil with intricate pink and white petals. But there are key differences between the two hybrids: Filled petals are a deeper pink than pink champagne's soft hue, and pink champagne doesn't smell like filled flowers.
Tips for Planting Daffodils
Daffodil bulbs should be planted in the fall, preferably in late September or early October. Generally, they should be planted before frost sets in during the winter. Look for daffodil bulbs that are always healthy (i.e. free of black spots) and have a large, firm and dry papery sheath. Plant daffodils in groups of three or more for maximum impact. Consider planting daffodils as border plants, in perennial beds or in your ground covers. Plant daffodil bulbs three to 6 inches deep in the soil and five inches apart.
The best time to plant daffodil bulbs is fall, from September to November. This gives the bulbs time to develop roots before temperatures drop, so they can put on new growth and flowers once temperatures rise again in the spring. This does not mean that they cannot be planted at other times of the year. There are plenty of bargains from November to January, when garden centers try to sell off their remaining stock. It's perfectly fine to buy a discount bag of daffodil bulbs and plant them in December - just make sure the bulbs are firm and showing no signs of mold. You can plant daffodil bulbs in late January. After planting, the bulbs may take longer to establish and flower, but they are male To be caught in two.
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