Fragrant Daffodil Thalia

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

Planting

1. Pick your spot. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and soil that drains freely; standing water rots bulbs.
2. Loosen the soil. Work the top 8-10 inches of soil, mixing in compost if your ground is heavy clay.
3. Set the depth. Plant each bulb 6 inches deep, pointed end up and flat root plate down.
4. Space them out. Keep bulbs 4-6 inches apart, or plant in clusters of 5-10 for a fuller drift.
5. Backfill and water. Cover with soil, firm gently, and water once well to settle everything in.

Watering

• After planting. One thorough soaking is enough; fall and winter moisture usually handles the rest.
• During growth. Keep soil evenly moist while foliage and flowers are active in spring.
• After bloom. Taper off watering once leaves yellow, since dormant bulbs prefer drier soil.

Feeding

• At planting. Mix a low-nitrogen bulb fertilizer or bone meal into the planting hole.
• Each spring. Scatter a balanced granular fertilizer as shoots emerge to fuel next year's flowers.

Pruning & Aftercare

• Deadhead spent flowers. Snip off faded blooms so energy goes back into the bulb.
• Leave the leaves. Let foliage yellow and die back naturally for about six weeks before removing it.
• Mulch lightly. A 2-inch mulch layer moderates soil temperature in colder zones.
• Divide as needed. Every 4-5 years, lift and separate crowded clumps after foliage dies back.

Containers

• Use a deep pot. Choose a container at least 10 inches deep with drainage holes and quality potting mix.
• Overwinter cold. In zones 3-6, move pots to an unheated garage or shed so bulbs stay cold but not frozen solid.

When should I plant these daffodil bulbs?

Plant in fall, several weeks before the ground freezes. In most areas that means September through November. The bulbs need a cold winter period to bloom in late spring.

Will Thalia daffodils come back every year?

Yes. Narcissus 'Thalia' is a hardy perennial bulb in zones 3-8 and naturalizes over time, forming larger clumps and more flowers if you leave the foliage to die back naturally each year.

Are daffodils deer and rabbit resistant?

Daffodils are among the most reliably deer- and rabbit-resistant spring bulbs. Animals avoid them because all parts of the plant taste bitter to them.

Are these bulbs safe around pets?

No. All parts of daffodil bulbs and foliage are toxic if eaten by dogs, cats, or livestock. Plant where curious pets can't dig, and store bulbs out of reach before planting.

What comes in the order and how big are the bulbs?

You receive 25 dormant Thalia daffodil bulbs sized 12-14 cm in circumference, which is a top-size grade for this variety.

How fragrant is Thalia compared to other daffodils?

It's one of the more fragrant white daffodils. Each stem carries 2 to 3 blossoms with a sweet, light scent that's noticeable in a planting and holds up well in cut arrangements.