Daffodils are an unofficial sign of spring in many gardens. Growers rejoice that warmer weather will arrive as soon as their hardy green leaves poke through the soil in late winter.
These bright yellow flowers are often found on old or abandoned farmsteads and along highways. Bulbs of daffodils fit very well with contemporary settings. Newer hybrids have recently sparked a resurgence in interest in the plant. There are now more possibilities than ever for individuals who want to grow these lovely flower bulbs in their yards. Several more recent varieties provide particularly lovely colors and intriguing flower shapes.
Different Types of Daffodils
One of the most popular varieties of narcissus is the trumpet daffodil. They take their name from the huge central cup of the flower, as the name may suggest. Trumpet daffodils come in various sizes, often in white, yellow, and orange hues. Although these more conventional varieties would undoubtedly enhance the appearance of lawns and flower borders, dedicated gardeners could start looking for other options.
The creation of flowers with both desired shapes and hitherto unseen hues has captured the attention of plant breeders. These qualities and their outstanding vase life have made these types the best choices for use in cut flower gardens. For this precise reason, split corona and double daffodils, in particular, continue to grow in favor.
Unusual Daffodil Varieties
Daffodils with double blooms open to reveal entire flower heads. Double narcissus generates masses of petals closely clustered around the bloom’s cup and/or outer petals rather than the more typical row of single petals. Each flower may contribute to building a spectacular spring garden thanks to these huge clusters of petals. These cultivars’ hues may also differ, exhibiting distinctive solid tones or bi-color combinations.
While wide double daffodil varieties have bigger flowers, some also have smaller ones. While smaller, this narcissus often produces several blooms on a single stalk. The immaculate white Bridal Crown and delicate peachy pink Delnashaugh are two of the most valued double daffodil kinds.
Another particularly decorative kind of narcissus is the split corona, sometimes known as ruffled daffodils. Split-corona daffodils may be distinguished from others by paying special attention to the cup form of the blossom. These varieties feature a distinctive center section flattened or divided into many pieces rather than producing a trumpet or densely petaled double center. These segments may be slightly elevated or flat on the flower’s outer petals, depending on the cultivar.
Several of these kinds seem very delicate or frilly due to their unique blossom structure. While the ruffled blooms come in practically all of the common daffodil colors, the lovely pink and salmon tones variations are often the most praised. The excellent ruffled daffodil cultivars “Apricot Whirl,” “Drama Queen,” “Mallee,” and “Pink Wonder” come to mind.
