Miniature daffodil varieties

Miniature daffodils on this page are varieties with an average height under 25 cm, about 10 inches. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
10
Height
4–12 in (10–30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–10
Form

3 Cyclamineus

2 Tazetta

2 Double

1 Jonquilla

1 Miscellaneous

1 Trumpet

Compare all 10 side by side

All 10 miniature daffodil varieties

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. Mid spring, Late spring6–12 in (15–30 cm)Jonquilla
A Canaliculatus daffodil flower up close on the plant Canaliculatus Miniature tazetta daffodil with clusters of white flowers and golden cups, 4 to 6 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring4–6 in (10–15 cm)Tazetta
A Jack Snipe daffodil flower up close on the plant Jack Snipe Cyclamineus daffodil with creamy white reflexed petals and a yellow cup, 8 to 10 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring8–10 in (20–25 cm)Cyclamineus
A Jetfire daffodil flower up close on the plant Jetfire Compact cyclamineus daffodil with swept-back yellow petals and an orange trumpet, 8 to 10 inches. Early spring, Mid spring8–10 in (20–25 cm)Cyclamineus
A Minnow daffodil flower up close on the plant Minnow Miniature tazetta daffodil with clusters of small pale yellow flowers and yellow cups, mid spring. Mid spring5–8 in (13–20 cm)Tazetta
A Mite daffodil flower up close on the plant Mite Miniature cyclamineus daffodil, bright yellow with reflexed petals, very early spring. Early spring4–8 in (10–20 cm)Cyclamineus
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)Double
A Tete a Tete daffodil flower up close on the plant Tete a Tete Miniature daffodil with bright yellow flowers, 6 to 8 inches tall, early to mid spring. Early spring, Mid spring6–8 in (15–20 cm)Miscellaneous
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)Double
A W.P. Milner daffodil flower up close on the plant W.P. Milner Historic miniature trumpet daffodil, pale yellow maturing to cream, 6 to 8 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring6–8 in (15–20 cm)Trumpet

How to choose

  1. Compare the Height column to keep the shortest plants at the front of a bed or in a rock garden.

  2. Check the Sun column. Clemson Extension advises planting daffodils where they get at least six hours of sun a day while in active growth.

  3. Look at the bloom time and Hardiness columns together to spread flowering through spring in your zone.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Baby Moon Jonquilla 6–12 in (15–30 cm) 4–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Canaliculatus Tazetta 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 6–10 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Jack Snipe Cyclamineus 8–10 in (20–25 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Jetfire Cyclamineus 8–10 in (20–25 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Minnow Tazetta 5–8 in (13–20 cm) 5–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Mite Cyclamineus 4–8 in (10–20 cm) 4–9 Early spring Full sun
Rip van Winkle Double 5–8 in (13–20 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Tete a Tete Miscellaneous 6–8 in (15–20 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Tête Bouclé Double 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
W.P. Milner Trumpet 6–8 in (15–20 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun

Frequently asked questions

How deep do you plant small daffodil bulbs?

Clemson Extension gives a general rule of planting bulbs three to four times as deep as the bulb is wide, measured from the base, and spacing small bulbs 1 to 2 inches apart.

What soil do miniature daffodils need?

Clemson Extension suggests mixing 2 to 3 inches of organic matter, such as shredded pine bark or compost, into the bed 10 to 12 inches deep if drainage is a problem.

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