Giant Daffodils for Naturalizing

Plant your daffodil bulbs in fall, several weeks before the ground freezes, so roots can settle in before winter. They ask for very little once in the ground.

Unboxing

• Open right away. Remove the bulbs from the packaging and check that they are firm and dry.
• Store cool and dry. If you can't plant immediately, keep bulbs in a cool, dark, well-ventilated spot for up to a few weeks.

Planting

1. Pick your spot. Choose a site with full sun to part shade and soil that drains well; avoid low areas where water stands.
2. Dig to depth. Set bulbs 6 inches deep, measuring from the soil surface to the base of the bulb.
3. Point the tip up. Place each bulb with the pointed end facing up and the flat, rooted end down.
4. Space for naturalizing. Set bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart, and plant in loose drifts or groups of 8 to 12 for the most natural look.
5. Backfill and water. Cover with soil, firm it gently, and water once thoroughly to settle everything in.
6. Mulch lightly. Add 1 to 2 inches of mulch in colder zones to moderate soil temperature.

Watering

• Spring moisture matters. Keep soil evenly moist while foliage and flowers are actively growing.
• Let them dry in summer. After the leaves yellow, stop supplemental watering; dormant bulbs prefer dry soil.

Feeding

• Feed at emergence. Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer as shoots break the ground in early spring.
• Skip heavy nitrogen. Too much nitrogen produces leaves at the expense of flowers.

After Bloom Care

• Deadhead spent flowers. Snip off faded blooms so energy goes back into the bulb.
• Leave the foliage. Let leaves stay green for at least 6 weeks after flowering, then remove once fully yellow.
• Divide when crowded. Every 4 to 5 years, lift and separate clumps in late summer if bloom count drops.

What comes in the package?

You receive 15 top-quality dormant bulbs sized 12-14 cm, blended from a hand-selected mixture of superior giant daffodil varieties. Bulbs are shipped dormant, not in pots.

When should I plant these bulbs?

Plant in fall, ideally 4 to 6 weeks before your ground freezes. This gives roots time to establish for a strong early to mid spring bloom.

Are daffodils deer and rabbit resistant?

Yes. Daffodils contain compounds that make them unpalatable, so deer, rabbits, and rodents such as voles and squirrels typically leave them alone.

Will they really come back and spread?

They will. Daffodils are true perennials that multiply annually, so a planting gets fuller and more colorful each year with no replanting needed.

Are daffodils toxic to pets?

Yes, all parts of the bulb and plant are toxic if eaten by dogs, cats, or livestock. Plant where curious pets don't dig and store loose bulbs out of reach.

Can I grow them in containers?

Yes. Use a deep pot with excellent drainage, plant bulbs 6 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart, and in zones 3-5 protect the container from repeated deep freezing.