Early spring gardens in are not complete without Narcissus (daffodils). There are hundreds of hybrid narcissus cultivars on the market today, mostly in the trumpet daffodil, large cup daffodil, and small cup daffodil categories.
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We have elected to offer some rarely seen species Narcissus (daffodil division 10, Bulbocodium hybrids) which have smaller petticoat-like flowers, finer grass-like foliage, and flower much earlier than the big hybrids. Our narcissus are perfect for rock gardens or troughs where their small stature really shines.
Narcissus prefer full sun and moist, well-drained soil but are otherwise forgiving about their growing conditions. When grown in a good site, narcissus will offset slowly to form a small clump of bulbs that can be periodically divided. Our species Narcissus are little gems that pair well with muscari, ipheion, scutellaria, vinca, setcreasea, or other small, spring blooming perennials. Like its big brothers, our species Narcissus are resistant to rabbits and deer. When you are ready to buy narcissus for your perennial rock garden, check out our online offering of species narcissus for sale below.
Since 1988, Plant Delights Nursery has been the choice of serious gardeners and plant collectors looking for the best and rarest perennial plants. We are pleased to have received the Perennial Plant Association Retail Award in 2011, the American Horticulture Society Commercial Award in 2002, and to have been selected as one of the Best Mail Order Plant Sources - Garden Design Magazine 2010. Welcome to our family of plant lovers!
Narcissus 'Apollo Gold' is a Walter Blom hybrid of Narcissus bulbocodium with linear foliage and topped in late winter with small golden bells. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Narcissus 'Diamond Ring' is a floriferous Dutch selection of Narcissus bulbocodium ssp. obesus. For us, the small bright yellow hoop-shaped flowers top the thin green foliage in late March...very cute! Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
This fabulous Narcissus hybrid came from breeders in the Netherlands in the mid-1990s. It is far superior to the typical form of Narcissus bulbocodium in commerce, both in vigor and superior flowering. For us, the commonly sold form of Narcissus bulbocodium crowds itself out so that flowering ceases after the first season...not so with Narcissus 'Golden Bells'. For us, Narcissus 'Golden Bells' starts flowering in late March with golden hoop petticoats atop 8" tall stems. We love the small round green leaves that don't share the untidy habit of the larger narcissus. This has been a real winner in our trials. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Narcissus 'Julia Jane' is a splendid selection of the Atlas Mountain native, Narcissus romieuxii. The 5" tall clump of flexible needle-thin foliage is adorned in winter with 4" tall stalks of 1" wide, light butter-yellow, outfacing, hoop-like flowers...simply charming. Some years, Narcissus 'Julia Jane' can flower in January, but flowering time may vary up to four weeks based on the weather. This is not your grandmother's daffodil...sooo cute! Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
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