Miniature Daffodils
Category : Pretty Golden Daffodils
50 Mixed Miniature Daffodil/Narcissus Bulbs Dwarf Special Mixture Perennial
Miniature Daffodils are diminutive versions of standard daffodils. They have been selected or cultivated from existing species or varieties, and retain the basic form, blooming habits, colours, and the hardiness of these standard varieties.
For example, “Little Gem” and “King Alfred” are both varieties which belong to Division 1 (Trumpet Daffodils). “Little Gem” resembles “King Alfred” in all respects except size, to the extent that it is sometimes even sold under the name “Mini King Alfred”.
Because of their diminutive features, Miniature Daffodils can be overwhelmed if planted next to large flowers or bushes. However, they are very good choices for rock gardens, for containers (such as window boxes), and are excellent for indoors.
| Variety name | Division | Height | Colour and form | Flowering time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Moon | Jonquilla (7) | 4 – 10″ (10 – 25 cm) | golden yellow | mid to late spring | may have as many as five blossoms per stalk; each blossom is approximately 3/4″ to 1″ in diameter, with petite petals and a tiny cup; blossoms have a lovely sweet fragrance |
| Canaliculatus | Tazetta (8) | 4 – 6″ (10 – 15 cm0 | white petals (slightly bent back) and short yellow-orange cups | mid spring | 3 to 7 flowers per stem; exceptionally sweet fragrance; excellent for indoor forcing. |
| Golden Bells | Bulbocodium Hybrids (10) | 4 – 8″ (10 – 20 cm) | extremely large yellow trumpet with very small, pointed, yellow petals; it somewhat resembles the Species Daffodil Hoop Petticoat | mid to late spring | produces 5-10 flowers from one bulb; good as a container plant, in the garden, or for indoor forcing; forces with a very short cold period; best in moist, humus-containing soil |
| Hawera | Triandrus (5) | 5 – 8″ (12 – 20 cm) | many dainty, pendulant, bell-shaped cups of pale yellow with swept-back petals | late spring | forces beautifully in pots |
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