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07.06.2023 - 09:33 / gardenerspath.com / Kristina HicksHamblin
15 of the Best Daffodil Cultivars for Naturalized PlantingsIf your garden to-do list includes planting drifts of naturalized daffodils, carefully arranged to look like they popped up and spread of their own accord, it’s important to choose the right varieties.
Cultivars that will work for this purpose might be described as “good multipliers,” “vigorous,” or “suitable for naturalization.”
And since daffodils can keep multiplying for decades, you’ll want to choose types that you love.
I’ve made a list of 15 beautiful varieties sporting flowers of different hues – white, yellow, orange, and even pink!
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All of the following cultivars will work well for naturalizing, and all of them have simple (rather than double) blooms, making them pollinator friendly.
Since you may want to organize your plantings to have a succession of flowers from late winter to early summer, I’ve listed the bloom time of each of these varieties to make your planning easier.
To learn how to create a naturalized planting of daffodils, with instructions and tips for selecting an area of the landscape to plant and how to create your layout, as well as determining how many bulbs you’re going to need, read our full guide.
1. Blushing LadyThis flower is sure to get a lot of compliments – and perhaps that’s why she’s blushing. Not only does ‘Blushing Lady’ have a unique color combination, she also has an outstanding fragrance.
‘Blushing Lady’ is a jonquil type narcissus with petals that are a soft, pastel yellow, and cups that are a salmon-pink hue.
This cultivar will bear up to three blossoms per 12-inch stem, and will bloom in late spring.
‘Blushing Lady’
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