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10 Types of Pretty Pink Daffodils to Grow This Spring

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Updated on 03/08/24
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While daffodils are commonly thought of as yellow, that’s not the only hue these flowers come in. There are dozens of daffodil types and, according to The American Daffodil Society, over 32,000 registered daffodil hybrids. And some of these variations come in other colors: red, orange, green, and even pink.

Pink daffodils might not be the norm, but they are beautiful and thrive with the proper care. Here’s everything to know about this uniquely colored flower.

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    Pink Pride Daffodil

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    The Pink Pride Daffodil is a large-cup daffodil with pure white petals and a pastel pink cup. Growing between 1 and 2 feet tall, the perennial is easy for beginner gardeners to grow and is even deer and rabbit resistant. 

    • Name: Pink pride daffodil (Narcissus 'Pink Pride')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
    • Light: Full sun or partial shade
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 26 inches
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    Blushing Lady Daffodil

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    The Blushing Lady is a yellow flower with a soft pink cup. This daffodil hybrid won the 2022 Wister Award, the highest honor daffodils can receive from the American Daffodil Society. 

    • Name: Blushing lady daffodil (Narcissus 'Blushing Lady')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
    • Light: Full sun
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 14 inches
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    Pink Parasol Daffodil

    pink parasol daffodil in the sunshine

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    With round, ruffled petals and an apricot-pink cup, the pink parasol daffodil looks just as whimsical as its name. The large blooms blossom mid-spring and are deer-resistant. 

    • Name: Pink parasol daffodil (Narcissus 'Pink Parasol')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
    • Light: Full sun or partial shade
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 14 to 16 inches
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    Daffodil Replete

    Replete Daffodil

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    While most traditional daffodils (and many of the hybrids on this list) have petals with a trumpet-like cup in the center, the replete daffodil is known as a “double daffodil.” This means its petals are more layered and intricate, giving the flower a beautiful balance of white and pink frilly petals. 

    • Name: Daffodil replete (Double Narcissus Replete)
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
    • Light: Full sun or partial shade
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 16 to 18 inches
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    Pink Charm Daffodil

    Pink Charm Narcissus flowers

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    The bold pink cups make the pink charm daffodil stand out. It’s recommended to plant this pink daffodil in groups of at least six for the best visual effect in your garden. And because they’re both deer and rabbit resistant, you don’t have to worry about pest-proofing. 

    • Name: Pink charm daffodil (Narcissus 'Pink Charm')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
    • Light: Full sun or partial shade 
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 18 inches
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    Salome Daffodil

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    With pretty coral-colored trumpets, the Salome daffodil’s perianth reaches three inches in diameter. That, coupled with its capability to reach 22 inches tall when fully grown, makes it a big and beautiful flower for any space. 

    • Name: Salome daffodil (Narcissus 'Salome')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
    • Light: Full sun or partial shade
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 14 to 22 inches
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    Fragrant Rose Daffodil

    Fragrant Rose Daffodil

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    Another Wister winner, the fragrant rose daffodil gets its name from its wonderful aroma and pink cup. Fragrant rose has white petals around a pink cup and grows to be about one-and-a-half feet tall. 

    • Name: Fragrant rose large-cupped daffodil (Narcissus 'Fragrant Rose')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 
    • Light: Full sun or partial shade
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 18 inches
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    Extravaganza Daffodil

    Extravaganza Daffodil

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    The extravaganza daffodil’s frilly, rose-colored trumpet adds a burst of color against its surrounding white petals. If you buy these bulbs, plant them four to six inches apart in well-drained soil for gorgeous spring blooms. 

    • Name: Extravaganza daffodil (Narcissus 'Extravaganza')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
    • Light: Full sun or partial shade 
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 16 to 18 inches
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    Cha Cha Daffodil

    Narcissus Cha-Cha

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    The cha cha hybrid daffodil shows off a long pink trumpet amongst its slender white petals. At just eight to 12 inches tall, this pink daffodil is smaller than many other varieties.

    • Name: Cha cha daffodil (Narcissus 'Cha Cha')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
    • Light: Full sun
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 8 to 12 inches
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    Pink Champagne Daffodil

    Pink Champagne Daffodils

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    Like the replete, the pink champagne is a double daffodil with intricate pink and white petals. But there are key differences between the two hybrids: the replete’s petals are a deeper pink than the pink champagne’s softer hue, and the pink champagne isn’t fragrant like the replete’s blooms are. 

    • Name: Pink champagne daffodil (Double Narcissus 'Pink Champagne')
    • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
    • Light: Full sun or partial shade
    • Soil: Well drained
    • Mature Size: 16 to 18 inches

Tips for Planting Daffodils

  • Daffodil bulbs should be planted in fall, specifically in late September or early October. In general, they should be planted before the freeze sets in for winter.
  • Always look for daffodil bulbs that look healthy (i.e. don't have any black spots), and are large, firm, and have a dry papery covering.
  • Plant daffodils in groups three or more for high impact.
  • Consider planting daffodils as border plants, in perennial beds, or with your groundcovers. 
  • Plant daffodil bulbs three to 6 inches deep in the soil, and five inches apart.
FAQ
  • What do pink daffodils symbolize?

    Unlike roses, whose different colors carry different meanings, daffodil colors don’t have symbols tied to them. Pink daffodils don’t have a set message behind them. 

  • How do you grow pink daffodils?

    Growing pink daffodils is no different than growing and caring for yellow daffodils. Plant the bulbs in the fall in well-drained soil in an area that gets full sun to partial shade, and you’ll have blooms in the spring.

  • How tall does a pink pride daffodil get?

    Pink Pride daffodils grow up to 26 inches.

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  1. Daffodil FAQs. American Daffodil Society.