The most important narcissus species

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• The most important narcissus species
• Among many species, three species are the most significant
  
• The most common species: the yellow daffodil
  
• The White Daffodil: The White Representative
  
• Exquisite varieties for cultivation in the garden
  
• Tips & Tricks

The most important narcissus species

Daffodil is not the same as Daffodil. They may differ among others in the number of their flowers, their scent, their flowering time and flower color as well as their stature height. Which important species are there and which varieties are recommended?

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Among many species, three species are the most significant

In order to keep an overview, daffodils are divided into 12 classes. But not all are important for local gardeners. Most interesting for gardeners are the following species with their main features:

But also species such as jonquils, Italian narcissi (the largest narcissi), plate narcissi, hoarfrost daffodils, shell daffodils, noble narcissus, wild daffodils and cyclamen daffodils are not to be despised. For example, the Jonquillen, which have 3 flowers per stem and are wonderfully scented, are outstandingly suitable as cut flowers.

The most common species: the yellow daffodil

This narcissus belongs to the trumpet daffodils and is also known under the name Osterglocke. It is the most widespread and popular species. 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 narcissus, is one of the tazettes. It is extremely popular in addition to the yellow daffodil 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 time is between the end of April and the beginning of May.

Exquisite varieties for cultivation in the garden

Here is an overview of selected narcissus species with their characteristics. Anyone who plants these varieties will surely remember them ...

For particularly delicate accents provide white flowering daffodils. These include, for example, the varieties:

Tips & Tricks

The variety, replete 'flowers white-pink. It certainly causes a stir next to the usually yellow, white or orange-colored daffodils.