White Flower Farm Narcissus bulbocodium Mary Poppins
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White Flower Farm Narcissus bulbocodium Mary Poppins

4.7

Best low-maintenance bulb for gardeners seeking early spring color.

These Hoop Petticoat Daffodils are the ultimate low-maintenance heralds of spring, naturalizing effortlessly into lawns and borders. While their delicate, funnel-shaped blooms look fragile, they are surprisingly tough, long-lived, and—best of all—completely ignored by hungry deer and voles.

Who it's for

  • Gardeners seeking unique textures for early spring displays
  • Low-maintenance landscapers wanting effortless naturalized bulb drifts
  • Early-season enthusiasts craving the first signs of spring color

Who should skip it

  • Perfectionists who dislike untidy foliage in manicured garden beds
  • Designers looking for high-impact, large-scale floral statements
  • Gardeners managing heavy clay or extremely arid soil conditions

Performance breakdown

Naturalization potential

Multiplies readily to create expansive, self-sustaining drifts over time.

Excellent

Pest resistance

Bulb toxicity effectively deters hungry deer and burrowing voles.

Excellent

Bloom timing

Reliably signals the arrival of spring with early seasonal color.

Excellent

Maintenance requirements

Thrives with minimal intervention once established in the garden.

Excellent

Visual impact

Unique funnel-shaped blooms offer a charming, distinct aesthetic.

Excellent

Longevity

Vigorous bulbs provide consistent, long-lived performance year after year.

Excellent

Key Specs

SKU

F111643

Common Name

Bulbocodium Daffodil

Hardiness Zone

4-8S/W

Exposure

Sun to Part Shade

Blooms In

April

Mature Height

4-6 inches

Spacing

2-3 inches

Ships as

BULB

Mature Height

6.0 inches

Mature Spread

0.0 inches

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