10 beautiful daffodils that will add color to your garden in spring

 Top 10 Daffodils for Your Garden

Daffodils are some of the most reliable spring bulbs, coping well with wet ground and competition from grass. Many varieties bloom even in frost. There are hundreds of daffodil varieties to choose from, but when looking at bulb catalogs, the key is bloom time. Some daffodils bloom months earlier than others, so by combining early and late varieties, you can have daffodils in bloom from January to May. The following daffodil cultivars have been selected for their stunning spring blooms and their complementary bloom times. Plant bulbs in autumn for year-round spring displays.

1. Jetfire

Narcissus 'Jetfire' is a bold March-April flowering variety with vivid gold petals and a contrasting orange trumpet. It grows to 20cm, so is perfect for growing in borders for a bright splash of color

Height x spread: 20 cm x 10 cm

2. Rijnveld's Early Sensation

Planted in a sheltered, south-facing spot, Narcissus 'Rijnveld's Early Sensation' will flower by Christmas. While most daffodils that bloom at this time of year are usually small, this variety has large, windmill-style flowers and can reach 35 cm. tall.

H x S: 35 cm x 20 cm

3. Minow

'Minow' bears clusters of cup-and-saucer flowers on pencil-length stems in March and April. It is an excellent small daffodil to grow in pots or at the front of a border. It has a very pleasant fragrance and is quick to establish. Prefers full sun. H x S: 20 cm x 10 cm

4. Spellbinder

The traditional yellow trumpet flowers of the long-flowered Narcissus 'Spellbinder' gradually fade to white. This is a tall variety - 50cm - perfect for the back of a border. Flowers in March and April. Height x S: 50cm x 10cm.

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5. February Gold

Narcissus 'February Gold' has perfectly proportioned small flowers with swept gold petals. It grows to 30cm tall and its flowers last for weeks in March and April. Suitable for growing in pots or at the front of a border. Height x S: 30cm x 10cm.

6. Dutch Master

If you want a classic daffodil with bright, golden trumpets and a delicate fragrance, then 'Dutch Master' is for you. It is perfect for Easter vases, growing to 45cm tall and flowering in April. Plant in drifts or at the base of a fence to break up the area of ​​the lawn H x S: 45cm x 15cm.

7. Cheers

Double-flowered daffodils are not everyone’s favourite, but Narcissus ‘Cheers’ is lovely. It has a deep, dark yellow colour and a sweet fragrance to match. Flowering in April, it reaches 40cm in height, so is perfect for the middle of a border. H x S: 40cm x 10cm.

8. Narcissus Poeticus var. Recurvus (Pheasant’s Eye)

Narcissus Poeticus var. Recurvus is a lovely little daffodil with a sweet, citrus scent. At 40cm, it is tall enough to grow naturally in lawns. This is a late-flowering daffodil, appearing in mid-April. H x W: 35cm x 10cm.

9. Hawera

Narcissus 'Hawera' is a small daffodil growing to only 18cm, which has a strong, musky scent and looks stunning from late April to May. The pale yellow flowers emerge from the grassy stems and leaves, and its petals curve back, giving it a shuttlecock-like appearance. Suitable for containers. Height x Depth: 18cm x 8cm.

10. Jack Snipe

Narcissus 'Jack Snipe' is a beautiful white and yellow daffodil with fragrant flowers. It flowers in April and grows to 20cm. Grows in large clusters at the front of borders or grows naturally in your lawn. Height x Depth: 20 cm x 10 cm.

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