Daffodil classification: how to choose a plant for your flower bed

Daffodils - perennial spring garden flowers of the amaryllis family. There are more than 25 thousand varieties of daffodils, which are classified into 13 groups, of which only one group is a wild species (about 60 subspecies), the rest are selective. In the natural environment common in Eastern and Western Europe, Asia, in northern Africa. A favorite habitat where you can find the most beautiful daffodils - mountain alpine meadows and forests.

The color of flowers in all species is diverse - cream, pink, yellow, white-orange, sand, white and various variations of white-yellow combinations. The leaves of the flower are basal, green, in different species their width, length and shade are different. The bulbs are brownish, scaly, rounded, oval or elongated.

The cultivation of daffodils is becoming increasingly widespread - and because of the decorative properties that they possess, and because of the relative cheapness when purchasing these flowers for planting. Next will be presented all kinds of daffodils with a description.

Tubular daffodils

Their flower crown is the same length with petals or a little longer, which is why it resembles a gramophone handset, hence the name. On the stem of one flower with a diameter of 7 to 13 cm, stems strong and tall.

The tubes are red, white, orange, yellow. The flowers are white and yellow or yellow-white at the tips. Are garden daffodils, bloom well in winter. Look great in a vase and bouquets. These types of daffodils grow and develop well in our climate.These include such varieties:

• white - Kantara, White Knight, Peter Bar, Byrshiba, Madame de Graf;
• yellow - Maximus, Dutch Master, Obvallyaris, Ballad, Albert Schweitzer, Birsheba, Golden Harvist, Hans Christian Andersen, Priamble, Golden Medal, Selebretti, Golden Harvist, King Alfred, Lunar C, Istan Bonnet, Golden Spar, Musical Hall, Jittel J, Musical, Musical Barrow, Mount Hood, Pseudonarciss, Henry Irving;
• faint cream color - Milner variety;
• two-color tubular varieties of daffodils - very fragrant yellowish-white Spring Glory and garden Imperor, Impress.

Krupnokoronchatye daffodils

These garden daffodils have the largest among all types of crown-shaped inflorescences - up to 12 cm in diameter and more. The inflorescence consists of six equal lobes and an elongated wavy crown. The colors of the crowns are rich orange, pink, yellow, white, red. Petals are white, orange, yellow. Peduncle single, long - up to 50 cm in height, tubular.

Around him are 2 - 4 narrow sheets. But their tubers are mostly small - with a diameter of up to 3 cm. Large crown daffodils are very popular with gardeners, their best varieties are Anthea, Boa, Confuoko, Smaragd, Kentucky Cardinal, Lagerlef,Velasquez, Daydream, Fortune, Carleton, Mount Tecoma, Tibet, Curley, Modern Art, Ringlider, Record, Mercato, Flower, Shea, Orange Progress, Selma, Professor Einstein, Rococo, Salome, Prekoshes, Sound Semiramis, Royal Orange, Lady Bird Scarlet.

Small Crown Daffodils

Inflorescences with a diameter of 5-8 cm with a low crown - no more than 2/3 of the length of the perianth. The color of the crown is white, pink, yellow-orange, red in the center with a green eye. Peduncle low and strong. This is a universal type of daffodils - they are quite unpretentious, they take root easily, grow well without creating any special conditions.

They are perfect for both forcing and garden, and for cutting into bouquets. Varieties of small crown daffodils - State Fair, Amor, Jewel, Matapat, Barret, Audubon, Altruist, Browning, Verona, Tea White, Burma, Laymrik, Werger, Epriot.

Terry Daffodils

Have either a terry crown, or the whole flower - terry. The crown can be white, yellow, bright orange, red. Perianth - white, yellow, yellow-orange. Have one or more inflorescences on the peduncle.

For example, terry multicolored daffodils varieties Yellow Cheerfulnes. Other varieties - Ice King, Van Sison, Replit, Modern Art, Irene Copeland, Texas, Acropolis, Golden Duquette, Tahiti, Obdam, Exotic Beauty, Menly, Rip van Winkle, Indiana Chief, Dorchester, White Lyon, Fashion, Mary Copeland. Well rooted, relatively unpretentious, suitable for lawns, garden and cutting.

Cut-Corn Daffodils

Stunningly beautiful, decorative with the correct round shape of the flower. They have a markedly dissected crown with a sort of second row of petals. This effect is due to the fact that the six free crown lobes grow together only at the base. This species has a single inflorescence on a long peduncle with a diameter of up to 11–12 cm. The inflorescences are white with pink, white, yellow, and white in color.

Universal flowers: indoor, garden and cut. Photophilous - avoid shading when planting, you need warming in winter. One of the best varieties - Baccarat, Dolly Moliner, Cassat, King Sayz, Modest, Palmares, Lemon Beauty, Shanterel, Canasta Baccarat, Orange, Split Crown. The flowers of the variety Split Crown have an incredibly attractive appearance - they look like an exotic butterfly or orchid.

Triandrus, triandra daffodils

Hybrid, garden, miniature, with a small goblet crown with all the signs of three-pinch daffodils. A very narrow and rather long (sometimes longer than the perianth) tube with segments of the perianth bent at a large backward angle.

Flowers on a low peduncle drooping, with single or multiple buds - from two to six. The color of the crowns is yellow, pale yellow, yellow green, white, golden. Triandrusovye look great on flowerbeds, suitable for complex flower arrangements, rock gardens, but they are not cold-resistant, it must be considered when disembarking. Varieties - Tresemble, Ice, Liberty Bells, Wings, Havera, Stoke, Talia.

Cyclamen daffodils

Not higher than 20 cm in height, in appearance resemble cyclamen. Peduncle with one inflorescence, flower drooping, with petals shifted back. The crown tube is long and narrow. Characterized by early flowering, look great in Alpine slides, borders, flower beds. Varieties - Beryl, Tet-a-Tet, Baby Dowell, Andalusia, Jenny, Jetfye, Jack Snil, Februeri Silver, Piping Tom.

Jonquillus Daffodils

Thermophilic, extremely fragrant (their essential oils are used in perfumery) and elegant daffodils. On the peduncle can be from one to six inflorescences with a short crown. Leaves - thin, flexible, stem up to 35-40 cm.

Very interesting Zhonkillevidnye daffodils are yellow varieties of Baby Moon - with very small buds. In general, all varieties of this species are sensitive to cold, but in the southern regions they can grow without transplants up to 6-7 years. Common varieties - Suzy, Cherie, Golden Chain, Svitness, Trevitien, Hill Star, Step Forward, Bel Zong, Pipit, Hesla.

Poetic daffodils

Peduncle single inflorescence with a small crown and a tube. A tube with a bright red border is a feature of the day view. In the inflorescence of six petals pure white. Peduncle up to 40-45 cm tall, narrow gray-green leaves. They have a delicate fragile appearance and a pleasant, subtle aroma, for which they got their name. For the winter require shelter. Varieties - Margaret Mitchell, Sarcedon, Red Rome Actea, Milan.

Wild Daffodils

Narrow-leaf daffodils, growing in vivo in groups and even whole fields.They have white, pale yellow, creamy inflorescences with red or orange edging. In the CIS, this species grows in the Carpathians - in the Narcissus Valley.

In Europe - in the Alps. It is found in Russia, Italy, Greece, Romania, the UK, Monaco. The narrow-leaved species is unpretentious, but prefers the mild, humid climate of the Mediterranean.

Multicolored daffodils

The peduncle of these garden daffodils is crowned with eight or more flowers, forming a lush "cap", due to which one stem looks like a small bunch. The color of the inflorescences is white, apricot beige, yellow. Crown - light or bright orange.

Have a subtle unobtrusive aroma. Grow in penumbra, hardy and little susceptible to disease. Not frost-resistant - in the winter, be sure to cover. Varieties - Orange Wonder, Scarlet Jam, Laurent Coster, Elvira, Minnow, Silver Chimes, Geranium, Medusa, Chefulness, Yellow Chefulness (terry).

Bulbokodium hybrids (crinoline narcissus or bell-shaped narcissus)

Daffodils of the new species, additionally developed by breeders, with an original, memorable appearance. Have a single small inflorescence up to 5 cm on a low peduncle. They have a wide open tube, similar to a bell, and pointed small petals.

The flowers are white or yellow. You can grow in the garden, but remember that the form is not cold-resistant, ideal for indoor use - it blooms at room temperature in winter.

Almost all types of daffodils and their various varieties can be successfully bred in our climatic conditions. When picking up the type and variety of daffodils for the garden, flower beds, lawn, pay attention to the beginning and end of their flowering.

If you plan to plant 2-3 or more varieties, arrange a flower garden so that it has early-flowering, medium and late-flowering daffodils. And then you can enjoy watching your favorite flowers bloom for a long time - 1.5-2 months.