While the common daffodil is yellow, these cheery spring flowers also come in some stunning white varieties. Learn about the different varieties of white daffodils and pick out your next garden addition from these gorgeous choices.
1. Mount Hood daffodil
The Mount Hood Daffodil is a large, pure white daffodil variety. Also known as the Trumpet Daffodil, it emerges a creamy pale yellow and then turns into perfect ivory. It is the biggest white daffodil variety, so it naturally adds a stunning accent to any garden. It is also endearingly called “The Second Snow”. It grows great in containers and is squirrel-resistant and deer-resistant.
| Light | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Height | 16″-20″ |
| Blossom Size | 4″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
2. White Lion daffodil
The White Lion Daffodil is a white-petalled daffodil with a fluffy white and yellow center. This variety has thick, sturdy stems, making it a brilliant addition to any flower arrangement. It is a fully double flower with ruffled petals.
The center petals are bright yellow and white in color. The outer petals are rounded and white. The splash of yellow makes them decoratively pleasing, and they will also provide your garden with a sweet fragrance.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 12″-24″ |
| Blossom Size | 5″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
3. Stainless daffodil
The Stainless Daffodil looks similar to the common daffodil, but it is completely white. The pure white flower features bright yellow stamens, providing a subtle accent, especially in cut flowers or arrangements. Adding these to a colorful garden will make them stand out and give your garden some variety. They can also brighten evening gardens with their almost reflective white petals.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 18″-20″ |
| Blossom Size | 4″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
4. Falmouth Bay daffodil
The Falmouth Bay Daffodil is a reliable and attractive white daffodil variety for the garden. Falmouth Bay Daffodils have more rounded petals that are all bright white. There is a hint of green coming from the center of the blossom, giving this flower depth. The small frilled center makes this flower look delicate yet playful. They are easy to grow.
| Light | Full sun, Part Shade |
| Height | 20″-24″ |
| Blossom Size | 5″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
5. Snowball daffodil
The Snowball Daffodil can be planted in sandy loam or clay-like soils, making it a pretty hardy daffodil. The outside petals are rounded, and the inside petals cluster up and fold in on each other, creating a snowball appearance. These are fun and perky flowers to add character to your garden.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 14″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Soil Requirement | Loose and well-watered |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
6. Royal China daffodil
The Royal China Daffodil looks much like a common daffodil in shape with rounder and fuller outer petals. The trumpet is rimmed with a soft ballet pink. The stamens are yellow and give a subtle touch of the bright daffodil character. This flower is elegant and adds a royal touch to your garden.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 12″-16″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
7. Silver Chimes daffodil
A Silver Chimes Daffodil plant offers five to seven blooms per stem. These are great for adding a fragrance to your garden, as they offer a heavy scent. Its late spring blooms can add to your garden the elegance of white daffodils that other breeds can’t offer so late in the season. Silver Chimes Daffodils can be planted in containers and even indoors decorate your home.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 6″-8″ |
| Blossom Size | 1-2″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
8. Arctic Bells daffodil
The Arctic Bells Daffodil is unique among white daffodils due to its large flared center. It is also known as the Hoop Skirt or Hoop Petticoat Daffodil. The large trumpet and thin small outer petals create a round bell appearance. They bloom for a long time, early to mid-spring. The petals are cream-colored and green stamens tipped with yellow protruding from the center.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 6″-8″ |
| Blossom Size | 1″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Early to mid-spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
9. White Favorite daffodil
The White Favorite Daffodil is a double white daffodil variety with elegant petals. They can be a garden favorite through the middle of spring. These elegant flowers begin with an outer layer of petals, then two layers of trumpet petals unfurl and ruffle throughout the blooming period, making for a beautiful spectacle every day. Add these to your garden and watch them unfurl.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 16″ |
| Blossom Size | 3″-4″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
10. Easter Born daffodil
The Easter Born Daffodil is a pure white double daffodil variety. It has white outer petals with ruffled trumpet petals, featuring white and pale yellow. These flowers can offer a long viewing period, blooming from mid to late spring. Add these for an elegant touch of white. The pale yellow in the center breaks up the white, so they also look lovely in containers or planted on their own near trees or bushes.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 18″ |
| Blossom Size | 4″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
11. Ice Baby daffodil
The Ice Baby White Daffodil has slim outer petals and a long slender trumpet. This gives each blossom a unique star shape that will give your garden character. They begin to bloom a pale, yellow-green and then mature to a bright white.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 10″-12″ |
| Blossom Size | 2″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Very early spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
12. Rose of May daffodil
The Rose Of May Daffodil is an old variety with undulating white petals. These flowers are hardy and can thrive in clay, loam, or sand. These unique daffodils bear more resemblance to old-fashioned roses than the common daffodil. Their petals are ruffled, and it doesn’t feature a trumpeting center petal. They are all white and add elegance to your garden.
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Height | 12″-14″ |
| Blossom Size | 3″ |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Soil Requirement | Well-draining |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
