Overview

Transform your garden into a springtime spectacle with our exquisite butterfly double mixed daffodil bulbs. This collection of 5 premium flower bulbs promises a breathtaking display of multi-colored, double-petaled daffodils, often referred to as ‘butterfly’ daffodils due to their distinctive, ruffled appearance. Each bulb is a promise of vibrant hues and intricate forms, adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outdoor space. These perennial Narcissus varieties are celebrated for their robust nature and ease of cultivation, making them a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners. Enjoy a diverse mix of gold, orange, pink, white, and yellow blooms, ensuring a dynamic and ever-changing panorama as spring progresses. Whether planted in mass for a dramatic effect or interspersed among other spring bloomers, these butterfly double mixed daffodil bulbs will undoubtedly be a highlight of your seasonal garden.

Key Benefits

Our butterfly double mixed daffodil bulbs offer a multitude of advantages for your home garden, promising beauty and ease throughout the growing season.

• Stunning Visual Impact: Each bloom features intricate, multi-layered petals in a vibrant mix of colors including gold, orange, pink, white, and yellow, creating a captivating display unlike traditional daffodils.
• Easy to Grow: These hardy bulbs are known for their resilience and require minimal attention once planted, making them perfect for busy gardeners or beginners.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy a prolonged season of interest as these perennial daffodils return year after year, providing continuous beauty with proper care.
• Versatile Planting Options: Ideal for garden beds, borders, rock gardens, containers, or naturalizing in lawns, offering flexibility in your landscape design.
• Deer and Rodent Resistant: Daffodils are naturally unpalatable to most common garden pests, ensuring your beautiful blooms remain untouched.
• Excellent Cut Flowers: The unique double flowers make superb additions to fresh floral arrangements, bringing the beauty of your garden indoors.
• Pollinator Friendly: While daffodils are not primary pollinator attractors, their early spring blooms can provide some nectar for early emerging bees and other beneficial insects.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Cultivating butterfly double mixed daffodil bulbs is a rewarding experience, as these resilient plants thrive with relatively little fuss. For best results, plant your bulbs in the fall before the ground freezes, allowing them ample time to establish roots before winter. Choose a location that receives either full sun or partial shade; daffodils generally perform best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Good drainage is crucial, as daffodil bulbs can rot in overly wet soil. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter like compost or sand to improve drainage. The ideal soil type is a well-draining loam with a neutral pH. Dig holes approximately 6-8 inches deep and place the bulb with the pointed end facing upwards. Space bulbs about 4-6 inches apart for a naturalized look, or closer for a more dense display. After planting, water thoroughly to settle the soil around the bulbs.

During the growing season, double daffodil care involves minimal watering unless rainfall is scarce. Once the foliage emerges in spring, ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged until the flowers fade. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release granular fertilizer, or a bulb-specific formula, as new shoots appear. After blooming, allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally; do not cut it prematurely, as the leaves are essential for photosynthesizing and storing energy for the next year’s blooms. These Narcissus are cold-resistant and generally hardy in USDA zones 3-8, making them suitable for a wide range of climates. If you encounter common problems like daffodil fly larvae, consider using preventative measures or specific treatments. Proper planting daffodil bulbs techniques will ensure a spectacular display year after year.

Size & Details

This offering includes 5 high-quality butterfly double mixed daffodil bulbs, ready for planting. While specific bulb sizes can vary, these are selected for their vigor and blooming potential. Once established, these perennial Narcissus typically grow to a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) with a similar spread, forming attractive clumps. The unique double flowers are known for their substantial size and intricate layering. The bulbs are shipped in dormant condition, ideal for fall planting to ensure beautiful spring blooms. Expect flowering to occur from early to mid-spring, depending on your local climate and specific mixed daffodil varieties included. With proper care, these bulbs will naturalize and multiply over time, providing an even more abundant display in subsequent years.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these butterfly double mixed daffodil bulbs get? A: Once mature, the plants grown from these butterfly double mixed daffodil bulbs typically reach a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) with a similar spread. The flowers themselves are notably large and showy due to their double petal structure.
• Q: What is the best time for planting daffodil bulbs? A: The optimal time for planting daffodil bulbs is in the fall, generally from September to November, before the first hard frost. This allows the bulbs to establish a strong root system over winter for robust spring blooming.
• Q: Are these suitable for indoor or outdoor planting? A: These butterfly double mixed daffodil bulbs are primarily intended for outdoor garden planting. While daffodils can be forced indoors, these specific bulbs are best suited for creating beautiful displays in garden beds, borders, and containers outdoors.
• Q: How much sunlight do these daffodils need? A: These daffodils thrive in locations that receive either full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) or partial shade (4-6 hours of direct sun). Adequate sunlight is crucial for vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, daffodils are renowned for being very easy to care for. Once planted correctly, they are quite low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering and feeding, especially after the foliage dies back. This makes double daffodil care simple for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Q: What condition will the bulbs arrive in? A: The bulbs will arrive in a dormant, healthy condition, carefully packaged to ensure their integrity during transit. They will be ready for immediate planting upon receipt.
• Q: How long until these daffodils bloom after planting? A: When planted in the fall, these daffodils will typically bloom the following spring, generally from early to mid-spring, depending on your specific climate and planting time.
• Q: Will these mixed daffodil varieties survive winter in my zone? A: These daffodils are cold hardy and suitable for USDA Zones 3-8. If you are within these zones, they should reliably survive winter and return to bloom each spring.
• Q: What soil type do these daffodils prefer? A: They prefer well-draining soil, ideally a loamy consistency. If your soil is heavy clay, it’s recommended to amend it with organic matter to improve drainage and prevent bulb rot.
• Q: Are these daffodil bulbs deer-resistant? A: Yes, daffodils are generally considered deer and rodent resistant. Their natural compounds make them unpalatable to most common garden pests, protecting your beautiful blooms.