Narcissus Paper White – Ziva

Daffodils are the most cost effective, pest-free, long-term perennial plants available and make wonderful companions with other bulbs, perennials, annuals and flowering shrubs. They grow in almost all areas of the United States as long as there is a discernible winter. They are pest-free and when given ample sunlight, water and proper nutrition, will provide early spring color for many years. They are divided into 13 divisions according to their flower shape and heritage, and we have put the American Daffodil Society’s descriptions in quotes (“ “) and caps at the beginning of each division. Daffodils should be planted in full sun or at least ½ day (8 hours) of direct sunlight after the leaves are on the trees and should be planted 3× the height of their bulb deep (3”–8”) in compost enriched soil. Daffodils are wonderful flowers to pick for arrangements.

Non-hardy tazetta daffodils, these are the bulbs that can be put in a pot and forced without any cold period...in fact, they should NEVER be put in the refrigerator! If you can’t pot them up as soon  as you receive them, store them in a warm, dry place like on top of the refrigerator; 17/+ cm unless otherwise noted; culturally, very easy to grow but their buds may ‘blast’ (never open) if subjected to a too hot and dry environment inside your home; the heights are variable, depending on number of ‘light hours’ given. The fewer hours of light, the taller they will be. (Best rooted at 55–65º; then keep pots 65º with bottom heat (70º+) to ensure bloom).