Daffodil Bulbs

Daffodil Bulbs from Boston Seeds

Daffodils are by far and away one of the most popular plants to grow in gardens as the spring sunshine rolls in. Here at Boston Seeds, we have a wide variety of daffodil species to choose from. 

Certain species of narcissi are specifically suited for indoor plantings, such as the pristine-looking Geranium Narcissi (which even blooms with several flowers per stem). These flowers boast a unique and strong scent that is sure to make a delightful display wherever they’re placed!
 

Though the trumpet and outer petals are traditional for a daffodil, a more unique appearance can be found with double-blooming variants, such as Ice King, a pale-petalled beauty with less of a central trumpet and more of a dense central cluster. A double-flowering daffodil is sure to draw attention wherever you plant it!

Daffodil Bulbs FAQs

What is the best month to plant daffodil bulbs?

Daffodil bulbs need to be planted in autumn when the temperature starts to cool but isn’t yet freezing. Usually this will be around September - November depending on the region you live in. After they are planted, they will bloom the following spring. 

Will daffodils flower each year?

Yes, daffodils are a very reliable spring flowering bulb and will return year after year for many years.

How to plant daffodils?

Daffodils need to be planted at a depth of at least three times their height. If they are planted too shallow then it can affect their growth and they may not flower at all. 

How to grow daffodils?

Daffodils are very hardy and versatile flowers, such that advice for growing them is perhaps best prescribed on a case-by-case basis. Ostensibly, narcissi are best planted in full sunlight with well-drained soil. So long as you avoid shady, damp areas, there’s really no way you can go wrong with daffodils, whether you’re planting them in beds, borders or containers by themselves. Plant in groups provides for best effect.

What is the history of daffodils?

The Greek myth of Narcissus is fairly infamous: a conceited hunter is led to a pool of water, where he falls in love with his own reflection, staring at it for the rest of his life until the golden flower sprouted at the place of his death. However, it might not be that the flower is named after the mythical figure, but according to Roman author Pliny the Elder, named instead for its scent.

Unrelated to Greek mythology, the flowering of daffodils often coincides with Lent, giving them the nickname Lenten lilies; not only that, but it coincides with St David’s Day, the day of the patron saint of Wales- hence the reason it’s Wales’ national flower!