'Sweet Desire' Double Flowering Daffodil (Narcissus)
Bulbs
- Double flowers filled with white & gold petals!
- An early-blooming variety, gracing the landscape early spring.
- Deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, & overall easy care.
- Zone 3-9, sun/part sun, 12-14” tall and 6-8” wide at maturity
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Description
The best time to plant daffodil bulbs is in the fall, about 6 weeks before the ground freezes. This allows time for the bulbs to establish hardy root systems before entering dormancy, ensuring healthy and vibrant blooms come spring.
Details
Common name: Double Flowering Daffodil'
Zones: 3-9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 12-14” x 6-8” '
Flower color: White, Yellow'
Foliage color: Green'
Planting Time: Fall'
Season of Interest: Spring'
Bloom Time: Mid Spring'
Features: Deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, cold tolerant, heat tolerant, fragrant'
Uses: Underplanting, edging, naturalizing, cut flower, container garden
How to Grow
Light:Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: After planting, water thoroughly and refrain from watering again until spring. Once established has average water needs.
Planting Depth: 3-6”
Spacing: 4-8”
Fertilizing: No fertilizer is required, but a thin layer may be applied before planting if desired.
Winterizing: Daffodil bulbs are exceptionally cold-tolerant and require periods of cold temperatures to bloom in the spring, so no special winterizing is necessary.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.