Double daffodil varieties

Double daffodils make up Division 4 of the RHS classification. The Northern California Daffodil Society defines them as having a clustered cup, clustered petals or both, with one or more flowers per stem. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
11
Height
4–18 in (10–46 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9
Form

11 Double

Compare all 11 side by side

All 11 double daffodil varieties

A Bridal Crown daffodil flower up close on the plant Bridal Crown Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in white and saffron, from 1949. Early spring, Mid spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)
A Cheerfulness daffodil flower up close on the plant Cheerfulness Late Division 4 double daffodil with clusters of creamy white flowers. Mid spring, Late spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)
A Delnashaugh daffodil flower up close on the plant Delnashaugh Late Division 4 double daffodil with white petals and apricot pink ruffles. Mid spring, Late spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)
A Erlicheer daffodil flower up close on the plant Erlicheer Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in ivory and pale yellow for zones 6 to 9. Mid spring, Late spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)
A Golden Ducat daffodil flower up close on the plant Golden Ducat Heirloom Division 4 double daffodil with large all yellow flowers. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)
A Obdam daffodil flower up close on the plant Obdam White Division 4 double daffodil, a sport of Ice Follies, with rose-like flowers. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)
A Replete daffodil flower up close on the plant Replete Division 4 double daffodil with ivory petals and a ruffled pink and salmon center. Early spring14–18 in (36–46 cm)
A Rip van Winkle daffodil flower up close on the plant Rip van Winkle Dwarf Division 4 double daffodil from 1884 with spiky golden yellow flowers. Early spring, Mid spring5–8 in (13–20 cm)
A Tahiti daffodil flower up close on the plant Tahiti Division 4 double daffodil with bright yellow petals and red orange ruffles. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)
A Tête Bouclé daffodil flower up close on the plant Tête Bouclé Miniature double daffodil, a yellow sport of Tete a Tete, 4 to 6 inches tall, early to mid spring. Early spring, Mid spring4–6 in (10–15 cm)
A White Lion daffodil flower up close on the plant White Lion Heirloom Division 4 double daffodil with creamy white petals and yellow ruffles. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)

How to choose

  1. Check the Bloom time column to place doubles among earlier and later daffodils.

  2. Compare the Height column before planting in front of other bulbs.

  3. Look in the Color column. The Northern California Daffodil Society color codes run from white and green through yellow, pink, orange and red.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Bridal Crown Double 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Cheerfulness Double 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Delnashaugh Double 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Erlicheer Double 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 6–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Golden Ducat Double 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Obdam Double 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 4–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Replete Double 14–18 in (36–46 cm) 3–9 Early spring Full sun, Part shade
Rip van Winkle Double 5–8 in (13–20 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Tahiti Double 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Tête Bouclé Double 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
White Lion Double 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade

Frequently asked questions

Are all daffodils with extra petals in Division 4?

No. The Northern California Daffodil Society notes that Division 13 covers all species and wild forms and includes their doubles, so a double species daffodil stays in Division 13.

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