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Hello, and welcome to your ultimate guide on flower breeding and hybrids in Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
My name is Khaelis, and like many of you, I’m fascinated by hybrid flowers in ACNH. After observing various sources of information, from datamined details to YouTube guides, and noticing some inaccuracies circulating online, I felt compelled to create this comprehensive guide. This guide will provide you with detailed methods to obtain every hybrid color for each flower species currently available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It will be regularly updated to include any new flower species introduced in future game updates. Furthermore, we’ll delve into the essential mechanics of flower breeding and share valuable tips and tricks to maximize your hybrid gardening efforts.
If you encounter any errors, whether factual, grammatical, or spelling-related, please don’t hesitate to inform me. You can leave a comment directly on this guide, start a conversation with me, or send a message to my profile. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Also, feel free to contribute to the discussion in the comments. Engaging in conversations about flower hybrids not only keeps this guide visible but also enriches our collective knowledge!
So, let’s dive into the world of ACNH flower breeding and discover the secrets of creating stunning hybrid gardens!
Mechanics of Flower Breeding in ACNH
Before we explore specific flower types and hybrid recipes, it’s crucial to understand the fundamental mechanics that govern flower breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. A particularly useful tool for visualizing and understanding these mechanics is the Flower Breeding Simulator:
Flower Breeding Simulator
A fantastic tool to simulate flower breeding outcomes and understand genetic patterns.
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This simulator allows you to see the numerical representation of flower genetics and experiment with different breeding combinations to predict outcomes.
One of the key mechanics in ACNH flower breeding is the watering bonus. When visitors water your flowers – either through online or local multiplayer (excluding residents on the same console) – it significantly increases your chances of growing hybrid flowers from the watered plants. The visual sparkles on your flowers when you water them yourself also change based on the number of unique visitors who have watered them, providing a visual cue to the bonus effect.
Here’s a breakdown of the watering bonuses:
| Unique Visitor Count | Hybrid Growth Increase | Visual Sparkle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Player or Rainy Weather | +5% | Regular white sparkles |
| One Unique Visitor | +20% | Regular white sparkles |
| Two Unique Visitors | +30% | Regular white sparkles |
| Three Unique Visitors | +45% | Silver/blue sparkles |
| Four Unique Visitors | +60% | Silver/blue sparkles |
| Five Unique Visitors | +75% | Iridescent golden sparkles |
Secondly, Animal Crossing: New Horizons introduces a mechanic known as Hybrid Cloning. If a flower is watered and doesn’t have another flower of the same species in its immediately surrounding tiles, it has a chance to pollinate itself. This process creates an exact genetic clone of the original flower in an adjacent tile. Hybrid cloning is especially valuable for breeding challenging hybrids like blue roses and multi-step hybrids such as purple pansies or green mums, allowing you to multiply your rare hybrid stock.
It’s also important to note that flowers can breed as early as Stage 3 of growth – the budding stage, just before full bloom. Flowers do not need to be fully bloomed to produce hybrids! This speeds up the breeding process, allowing for quicker hybrid generation.
ACNH Hybrid Flower Breeding Guides by Species
This section provides species-specific guides for breeding hybrid flowers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Each section will detail the combinations needed to achieve every hybrid color for that flower type.
Hybrid Garden Layouts for ACNH Flower Breeding
Before we delve into specific species, consider optimizing your garden layout for hybrid breeding. DazzaBound, a helpful YouTube creator, has made an excellent video guide on various hybrid garden layouts. Check out his video for layout ideas to maximize your flower breeding efficiency!
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Cosmos Hybrid Breeding Guide
All red, yellow, and white cosmos listed in the following chart are assumed to be from cosmos seed bags unless specifically noted as (Hybrid) offspring.
Basic Cosmos Hybrid Combinations:
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cosmos | Yellow Cosmos | Orange Cosmos | 100% |
| White Cosmos | Red Cosmos | Pink Cosmos | 100% |
| Orange Cosmos | Orange Cosmos | Black Cosmos | 6.25% |
Lilies Hybrid Breeding Guide
All red, yellow, and white lilies in this guide are assumed to originate from lily seed bags unless specified as (Hybrid) offspring.
Basic Lily Hybrid Combinations:
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lily | Yellow Lily | Orange Lily | 50% |
| Red Lily | Red Lily | Black Lily / Pink Lily | 25% / 25% |
| Red Lily | White Lily | Pink Lily | 50% |
Tulips Hybrid Breeding Guide
All red, yellow, and white tulips mentioned are assumed to be from tulip seed bags unless indicated as (Hybrid) offspring.
Basic Tulip Hybrid Combinations:
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tulip | Yellow Tulip | Orange Tulip | 50% |
| Red Tulip | Red Tulip | Black Tulip | 25% |
| Red Tulip | White Tulip | Pink Tulip | 50% |
| Orange Tulip | Orange Tulip | Purple Tulip / Black Tulip | 6.25% / 18.75% |
Pansies Hybrid Breeding Guide
All red, yellow, and white pansies are assumed to be from pansy seed bags unless stated otherwise as (Hybrid) offspring.
Basic Pansy Hybrid Combinations:
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Pansy | Yellow Pansy | Orange Pansy | 100% |
| White Pansy | White Pansy | Blue Pansy | 25% |
| Red Pansy | Blue Pansy | Red Pansy (Hybrid) | 100% |
| Red Pansy (Hybrid) | Red Pansy (Hybrid) | Purple Pansy | 6.25% |
Chrysanthemums (Mums) Hybrid Breeding Guide
All red, yellow, and white mums are assumed to be from mum seed bags unless specified as (Hybrid) offspring.
Basic Mum Hybrid Combinations:
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mum | White Mum | Pink Mum | 100% |
| White Mum | White Mum | Purple Mum | 25% |
| Red Mum | Yellow Mum | Yellow Mum (Hybrid) | 100% |
| Yellow Mum (Hybrid) | Yellow Mum (Hybrid) | Green Mum / Purple Mum (Hybrid) | 6.25% / 25% |
| Purple Mum (Hybrid) | Purple Mum (Hybrid) | Green Mum | 25% |
Hyacinths Hybrid Breeding Guide
All red, yellow, and white hyacinths are assumed to be from hyacinth seed bags unless stated as (Hybrid) offspring.
Basic Hyacinth Hybrid Combinations:
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hyacinth | Yellow Hyacinth | Orange Hyacinth | 50% |
| Red Hyacinth | White Hyacinth | Pink Hyacinth | 50% |
| White Hyacinth | White Hyacinth | Blue Hyacinth | 25% |
| Orange Hyacinth | Orange Hyacinth | Purple Hyacinth / Blue Hyacinth (Hybrid) | 6.25% / 12.5% |
| Blue Hyacinth (Hybrid) | Blue Hyacinth (Hybrid) | Purple Hyacinth | 25% |
Windflowers Hybrid Breeding Guide
All red, orange, and white windflowers are assumed to be from windflower seed bags unless indicated as (Hybrid) offspring.
Basic Windflower Hybrid Combinations:
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Windflower | Orange Windflower | Pink Windflower | 100% |
| White Windflower | White Windflower | Blue Windflower | 25% |
| Red Windflower | Blue Windflower | Red Windflower (Hybrid) | 100% |
| Red Windflower (Hybrid) | Red Windflower (Hybrid) | Purple Windflower | 6.25% |
Roses Hybrid Breeding Guide (Excluding Blue Roses)
All red, yellow, and white roses are assumed to be from rose seed bags unless specified as (Hybrid) offspring.
Basic Rose Hybrid Combinations (Excluding Blue Roses):
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rose | Yellow Rose | Orange Rose | 50% |
| Red Rose | Red Rose | Black Rose / Pink Rose | 25% / 25% |
| Red Rose | White Rose | Pink Rose | 50% |
| White Rose | White Rose | Purple Rose | 25% |
| Black Rose | Yellow Rose | Orange Rose | 100% |
| Black Rose | Water Black Rose with a Golden Watering Can* | Gold Rose | Chance to spawn near any Black Rose watered with a Golden Watering Can |
* Each black rose must be individually watered with a Golden Watering Can to have a chance of spawning a gold rose the next day!
Blue Rose Breeding Guide: The Ultimate ACNH Flower Hybrid
Welcome to the dedicated blue rose section of this guide! Blue roses are arguably the most sought-after hybrid flower in Animal Crossing: New Horizons due to their rarity and striking color. This section will detail effective methods for obtaining these prized blooms.
Method #1 for Breeding Blue Roses: The Patient Gardener’s Path
This method is ideal for players who prefer a less intensive approach and are willing to invest time for the eventual reward of blue roses. All red, yellow, and white roses in this section are assumed to be from rose seed bags unless stated otherwise as (Hybrid) offspring.
| Step | Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | White Rose | White Rose | Purple Rose | 25% |
| 2. | Purple Rose | Red Rose | Red Rose (Hybrid1) | 50% |
| 3. | Red Rose (Hybrid1) | Yellow Rose | Red Rose (Hybrid2) | 25% |
| 4. | Red Rose (Hybrid2) | Red Rose (Hybrid2) | Blue Rose | 1.56% |
Important Note: Once you obtain your first Hybrid Red Rose (Hybrid1), start utilizing hybrid cloning! The goal of this method is to produce as many Hybrid Red Roses (Hybrid2) as possible to increase your chances of eventually breeding blue roses.
Method #2 for Breeding Blue Roses: The Optimized Breeding Path
This method is recommended for patient players who can meticulously plan their breeding process. It follows a specific genetic pathway designed to gradually increase the chances of producing blue roses. This optimized method results in a significantly higher success rate compared to Method #1.
This method was developed by a player who meticulously studied ACNH’s flower genetics and discovered this highly effective breeding path. Credit goes to them for their dedication and discovery!
| Step | Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Obtain and Keep for Later Steps | White Rose / Red Rose / Yellow Rose | White Rose / Yellow Rose / White Rose | Purple Rose (1) / Orange Rose (1) / White Rose (Hybrid 1) | 25% / 50% / 50% |
| 2. Testing Phase (See Table Below) | Purple Rose (1) | White Rose (Hybrid) | Purple Rose (Hybrid) / Purple Rose (1) | 25% / 25% |
| 3. | Purple Rose (Hybrid) | Purple Rose (Hybrid) | White Rose (Hybrid 2) (See Note 1 Below) | 25% |
| 4. | White Rose (Hybrid 2) | Orange Rose (1) | Orange Rose (Hybrid) (See Note 3 Below) | 25% |
| 5. | White Rose (Hybrid 2) | Orange Rose (Hybrid) | Red Rose (Hybrid) (See Note 2 Below) | 25% |
| 6. | Red Rose (Hybrid) | Red Rose (Hybrid) | Blue Rose | 25% |
Important Notes for Method #2:
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“Special” Hybrid White Rose (Hybrid 2): It is crucial to carefully manage and not lose or mix up this specific Hybrid White Rose (Hybrid 2) with the Hybrid White Rose from earlier steps. This “special” white rose carries unique genetics that lead to higher quality offspring in later steps.
- Example:
- Hybrid White Rose 1 (from Step 1) might have genetics represented as 0110 (Red, Yellow, White, Shade).
- Hybrid White Rose 2 (from Step 3) might have genetics represented as 0220 (Red, Yellow, White, Shade).
- Notice that White Rose 2 has a higher genetic value (2 instead of 1 for Yellow), making it genetically superior for blue rose breeding.
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Hybrid Red Rose (Step 5): The Hybrid Red Rose obtained in Step 5 is genetically distinct from the Hybrid Red Rose produced in Method #1.
- Example:
- Hybrid Red Rose from Method 1: Genetics might be 1110 (Red, Yellow, White, Shade).
- Hybrid Red Rose from Method 2: Genetics might be 2110 (Red, Yellow, White, Shade).
- This seemingly small increase in the Red genetic value significantly boosts the blue rose spawn rate to 25% in Step 6, compared to the much lower 1.6% success rate in Method #1.
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Hybrid Orange Rose (Step 4): The Hybrid Orange Rose from Step 4 shares the same genetic makeup as the hybrid orange roses found on hybrid flower islands (for players whose native or sister flower is roses). These specific Hybrid Orange Roses have a 6.25% chance of directly producing a blue rose when bred together.
Testing Offspring from Step 2 (Method #2)
The following table outlines a crucial testing phase for offspring from Step 2 of Method #2. This test helps identify the “correct” Purple Rose (Hybrid) needed for subsequent steps. For this test, assume the yellow rose is from a standard rose seed bag.
| Flower 1 | Flower 2 | Resulting Hybrid | Hybridization Rate | Test Result & Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Purple Rose (Hybrid)” | Yellow Rose | White Rose (Hybrid) | 100% | FAIL – Discard this Purple Rose. (See notes below) |
| “Purple Rose (Hybrid)” | Yellow Rose | White Rose (Hybrid) / Yellow Rose (Hybrid) | 50% / 50% | SUCCESS (If Yellow Rose Appears) – Keep this Purple Rose! (See notes below) |
Important Notes on Testing:
- Thorough Testing: Test each “Hybrid” Purple Rose from Step 2 at least 3 to 5 times. Even a “correct” Purple Rose can occasionally produce the “failed” White Rose only outcome. Consistent testing is essential for accurate identification.
- Yellow Rose Indicator: If any test breeding of the “Purple Rose (Hybrid)” with a Yellow Rose yields a Yellow Rose offspring, you’ve identified a “successful” Purple Rose (Hybrid) – this is the one you need to keep for Step 3 and beyond.
- Product Use: The offspring from this testing phase (White Roses and Yellow Roses) are generally not essential for the blue rose breeding process itself. You can keep them for decoration or discard them as needed.
By following these detailed guides and methods, you’ll be well on your way to cultivating a stunning array of hybrid flowers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, including the elusive and highly prized blue rose! Happy gardening!
