Varieties of Daffodils that Force Well

If you are interested in forcing daffodils, it is important to choose a variety that forces well. Not all varieties of daffodils do. Trumpet, large or long cup, double, cyclamineus daffodils have the most varieties that do well when forced. Here is some more information about these types of daffodils along with some of the better varieties for forcing.

Trumpet Daffodils
Trumpet daffodils get their name from their exceptionally long corona, or cup, which is as long as or longer than the petals of the flower. They are renowned for the large blossoms and their long blooming season. They grow about twelve to twenty-four inches tall and will have white or yellow petals with a white, yellow, pink, orange, or red cup. Some of the best varieties for indoor forcing are

Arctic Gold: golden yellow
Dutch Master: medium yellow
Golden Harvest: golden yellow
Las Vegas: creamy white petals with a yellow cup
Little Gem: light yellow petals with a darker yellow cup
Magnet: white petals with a yellow cup
Mount Hood: ivory white
Primeur: deep golden yellow
Spellbinder: yellow with a greenish tint, cup turns white as it matures
Unsurpassable: canary yellow with a darker cup

Large or Long Cup Daffodils
Almost half of all daffodils cultivated are large or long cup daffodils. Their cup, or corona, is longer than short cups but not quite as long as Trumpet daffodils. Large cup daffodils are available in a wide range of colors and cup shapes. They grow about twelve to twenty inches tall and are very hardy. Some of the best varieties for indoor forcing are