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Cyclamineus daffodils, daffodils

There are hundreds of daffodils on the market. Here are our top picks for your garden.

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Jetfire

Cyclamineus daffodils, daffodils

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Sentinel

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Thalia

'Thalia' daffodil Narcissus hybrids

One of our favorite daffodils of all time, 'Thalia' is an heirloom that offers beautifully scented white blooms. It's no wonder this special variety is sometimes called the orchid narcissus.

Name: Narcissus 'Thalia'

Bloom Season: Mid to late spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil

Size: 14 inches

Zones: 4-8

Native to North America: No

Why We Love It: The pure-white flowers are incredibly beautiful.

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Quail

Daffodil Narcissus 'Quail'

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Sorbet

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Barrett Browning

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Jack Snipe

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Sovereign

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Romance

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It seems that nearly everyone loves pink-cup daffodils and 'Romance' doesn't disappoint. This charmer has rose-pink cups against beautiful white petals.

Name: Narcissus 'Romance'

Bloom Season: Mid spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 16 inches tall

Zones: 4-8

Native to North America: No

Why We Love It: It's one of the best pink-cup varieties around.

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Tahiti

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A variety of unmistakable beauty, 'Tahiti' bears soft-yellow flowers accented by a double cup flecked with red-orange.

Name: Narcissus 'Tahiti'

Bloom Season: Mid spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 16 inches tall

Zones: 3-8

Native to North America: No

Why We Love It: It's particularly great for cutting and an extra-reliable variety in the landscape.

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Canaliculatus

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An adorable miniature daffodil (with a big name!), this variety offers clusters of white and yellow fragrant flowers on each stem. It's a particularly good choice for Southern gardeners.

Name: Narcissus 'Canaliculatus'

Bloom Season: Early to mid spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 6 inches tall

Zones: 6-10

Native to North America: No

Why We Love It: It's fragrant and the little blooms are incredibly charming -- especially when cut.

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Petit Four

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An award-winning variety, 'Petit Four' offers white petals and a double apricot-pink trumpet. It's quite a showstopper!

Name: Narcissus 'Petit Four'

Bloom Season: Late spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil

Size: To 16 inches tall

Zones: 3-8

Native to North America: No

Why We Love It: 'Petit Four' offers a great fragrance and beautiful, long-lasting flowers.

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Hawera

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Cheerfulness

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This little daffodil's name fits it perfectly. 'Cheerfulness' is an heirloom variety that offers double white and yellow blooms. It often bears several blooms to a stem.

Name: Narcissus 'Cheerfulness'

Bloom Season: Late spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 16 inches tall

Zones: 4-8

Native to North America: No

Why We Love It: It has intricate double blooms with a sweet fragrance.

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Merlin

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White Lion

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Dramatic because of its double set of petals, 'White Lion' is a beautiful white daffodil with a white and yellow cup. As its name suggests, it's an extra-strong selection.

Name: Narcissus 'White Lion'

Bloom Season: Mid spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 18 inches tall

Zones: 3-8

Native to North America: No

Why We Love It: Its double blooms are perfect for cutting where you can enjoy them up close.

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February Gold

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This early-blooming gem offers clear golden-yellow blooms with long trumpets. It's a top-notch choice.

Name: Narcissus 'February Gold'

Bloom Season: Early spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil

Size: To 12 inches tall

Zones: 4-8

Native to North America: No

Why We Love It: One of the most reliable of daffodils, it's also great for extra early color in the garden.

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