Classifications

System of Classification for Daffodils

Due to the fact that there are thousands of daffodil varieties, it has been necessary to divide them into twelve distinct classifications. These classifications are described below.

The classification of each daffodil is based on its description and measurement. A daffodil is described by the petals colour and the cups colour. The petal is described by using the colour code starting at the outside of the petal and working the way towards the centre. The cup is also described by using the colour code starting with the inside and ending at the rim of the cup.

This colour code used to describe the daffodil colour is as follows:

• G - green
• O - orange
• P - pink
• R - red
• W - white
• Y - yellow
• P - Pink

As an example we'll use Hollywood. The written format would be 2YO. It falls into classification 2, has yellow petals and an orange cup. If the petals and the cup are the same colour only one letter is needed.

	Classification 1 - Trumpet Daffodils One flower on stem and the trumpet as long or longer than its petals.
	Classification 2: Large-cupped Daffodils One flower on each stem and the cup at least a third but not longer than the petals.
	Classification 3: Small-cupped Daffodils One flower on each stem with its cup up to one third of petal length
	Classification 4: Double Daffodils As the name suggests consists of fully double flowers and sometimes a double corona only. These can be one-stemmed or have multiple flowers on the one stem
	Classification 5: Triandrus Daffodils Normally two or three nodding flowers on each stem and are generally shorter than other classifications.
	Classification 6: Cyclamineus Daffodils Similiar to Triandrus with nodding flowers and swept back petals, but differs in two ways; hardly ever having more than one flower on each stem and having a longer corona
	Classification 7: Jonquilla Daffodils Two-three flowers on each stem with the leaves a darker green than other classifications
	Classification 8: Tazetta Daffodils Can be up to 20 or more flowers on each stem with its cups rounded and like the Jonquilla the leaves are of a dark green in colour
	Classification 9: Poeticus Daffodils Similiar to class 3 as both have small cup sizes with one flower on each stem however these have pure white petals and flat flared cups of bright colours
	Classification 10: Bulbocodium Hybrids Small flowers which resemble form of a petticoat hoop
	Classification 11: Split-Corona Daffodils Have a split corona of at least one third of its length and a very frilled rim
	Classification 12: Others Daffodil varieties not falling into any of the previous classifications
	Classification 13: Misc All species, especially wild forms.