3 Months of Daffodils Mixture

Daffodil bulbs are planted in fall so they can chill over winter and bloom the following spring. Unpack them as soon as they arrive and store them in a cool, dry, dark spot until you're ready to plant.

Planting

1. Pick a bright spot. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; avoid low areas where water stands.
2. Loosen the soil. Dig or till 8-10 inches deep and mix in compost if your soil is heavy clay.
3. Set the depth. Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep, pointed tip up, flat root end down.
4. Space them out. Allow 4-6 inches between bulbs; plant in clusters of 5-10 for the most natural look.
5. Water in. Backfill, firm the soil gently, and water once to settle the bulbs.
6. Mulch lightly. Add 1-2 inches of mulch to moderate soil temperature over winter.

Watering

• Fall and spring. Keep soil lightly moist while roots, foliage and flowers are actively growing.
• After bloom. Taper off watering once foliage yellows; dormant bulbs prefer dry soil.

Feeding

• At planting. Work a bulb fertilizer or bone meal into the bottom of the planting hole.
• Each spring. Sprinkle a balanced granular fertilizer as shoots emerge to fuel next year's flowers.

After Bloom Care

• Deadhead only. Snip off spent flowers but leave all foliage in place.
• Let leaves ripen. Allow foliage to yellow naturally for about 6 weeks so bulbs recharge, then cut it back at ground level.
• Divide as needed. Every 4-5 years, lift and separate crowded clumps in summer dormancy and replant right away.

Containers

• Use deep pots. Choose containers at least 10-12 inches deep with drainage holes and quality potting mix.
• Chill them. In Zones 3-6, move potted bulbs to an unheated garage or sheltered spot so they get cold without freezing solid.

How many bulbs come in this collection?

You receive a 25-pack of 10-12 cm daffodil bulbs, mixed across early-, mid- and late-blooming varieties.

When should I plant these bulbs?

Plant in fall, ideally 4-6 weeks before your ground freezes. Bulbs need a cold winter period to bloom the following spring.

Will deer and rabbits eat daffodils?

Rarely. Daffodils contain compounds that make them unpalatable, so they are one of the most reliably deer- and rabbit-resistant spring bulbs.

Are daffodils safe around pets?

No. All parts of Narcissus, especially the bulbs, are toxic if chewed or eaten by dogs, cats, and other animals. Plant where curious pets can't dig.

Do I need to dig the bulbs up each year?

No. In Zones 3-8 they overwinter in the ground and come back stronger each year. Just divide crowded clumps every 4-5 years.

Why is it called a 3-month mixture?

Because it blends early, mid and late-season varieties, blooms open in sequence rather than all at once, giving you roughly three months of daffodil color.