Double Daffodils
Category : Pretty Golden Daffodils
The term double means that extra petals are present. Sometimes a daffodil will have a doubled trumpet; sometimes it will have doubled petals (i.e. perianth segments), and sometimes doubles of both. As a result, Double Daffodils may resemble carnations or even gardenias rather than daffodils. Needless to say, this can look impressive.
As if this were not enough, some Double Daffodils are floriferous (i.e. have more than one blossom per stem). As well, many have wonderful fragrances. Double Daffodils are widely available commercially.
| Flowering time: | mid spring |
| Plant height: | 12 – 18″ (30 – 46 cm) |
| Minimum planting depth: | 6″ (15 cm) |
| Hardiness zones: | most are suitable for zones 3 – 8a few varieties are only suitable for warmer climates: Abba* (zones: 5 – 9), Bridal Crown** (zones 4 – 9), Cheerfulness** (zones 4 – 9), Erlicheer* (zones 6 – 9) |
| Colours: | white or yellow with white, yellow, pink, peach, orange, or red cup/centre |
| Shape/form: | double of the perianth segments (“petals”) or the corona (“cup”), or both one or more flowers to a stem |
| Alternate names: | none |
| Notes: | excellent for cut flower arrangements; good for beds and borders require some protection from the wind |
| Example varieties: | Abba* (white with orange, 3-5 florets per stem), Acropolis* (white with orange-red cup), Bridal Crown** (creamy white and saffron yellow cup, 3-6 florets per stem),Cheerfulness** (white with yellow cup, 2-3 florets per stem), Delnashaugh (white with apricot cup), Erlicheer* (white with honey yellow cup, 6 to 12 or more on a stem), Flower Drift (white with orange-yellow cup), Golden Ducat (golden yellow), Ice King (white with yellow cup), Manly (yellow with mandarin orange), Obdam (cream to white), Petit Four (white with apricot pink), Replete (white with peach), Rosy Cloud (white with rosy pink), Sir Winston Churchill** (creamy white with orange, 2-3 florets per stem), Tahiti (yellow with orange), White Lion* (white and soft yellow), Yellow Cheerfulness** (primrose yellow, 2-3 florets per stem) |
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