• Large-cupped
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Yellow
  • Single

Carlton

Perennial large-cupped daffodil in yellow, blooming in early spring. Large-cupped daffodil in two tones of yellow, one flower per stem. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Carlton daffodil flower up close on the plant
A Carlton daffodil flower up close on the plant

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Carlton daffodil plants in bloom in a garden
Carlton daffodil plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Large-cupped Single
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Early spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
18–20 in (46–51 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Narcissus hybrid

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Large-cupped daffodil registered in 1927; Brent and Becky's calls it the world's second most numerous daffodil and a strong perennializer in the South.

1927

Sources

Where to buy

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  • Brent and Becky'sBulbs

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    $6.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • White Flower FarmBulbs

    12 bulbs

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    $21.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Breck'sBulbs

    15 Bulbs | Ships in Fall

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    $26.99Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Carlton daffodil flower up close on the plant
    A Carlton daffodil flower up close on the plant
  • Carlton daffodil plants in bloom in a garden
    Carlton daffodil plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Carlton hardy in my zone?

Carlton survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Carlton need full sun?

Carlton grows in full sun.

When does Carlton bloom?

Carlton blooms in early spring.

Is Carlton good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Carlton as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Accent daffodil flower up close on the plant Accent American-bred large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a salmon pink cup. Large-cuppedMid springMedium height
A Chromacolor daffodil flower up close on the plant Chromacolor Large-cupped daffodil with a white perianth and a very deep coral pink cup. Large-cuppedMid springMedium height
A Ice Follies daffodil flower up close on the plant Ice Follies Large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a lemon yellow cup, 18 to 20 inches tall. Large-cuppedEarly springTall
A Mrs R.O. Backhouse daffodil flower up close on the plant Mrs R.O. Backhouse Historic large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a pale orange pink cup. Large-cuppedMid springMedium height

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A Actaea daffodil flower up close on the plant Actaea Poet's daffodil from 1919 with white petals and a red-rimmed yellow cup, 15 to 17 inches. PoeticusMid springMedium height
A Baby Moon daffodil flower up close on the plant Baby Moon Small jonquilla daffodil with clusters of golden yellow blooms on 6 to 12 inch stems. JonquillaMid springCompact
A Bridal Crown daffodil flower up close on the plant Bridal Crown Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in white and saffron, from 1949. DoubleEarly springMedium height
A Dutch Master daffodil flower up close on the plant Dutch Master Large all-yellow trumpet daffodil, 18 to 20 inches, blooming early to mid spring. TrumpetEarly springTall

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