John Scheepers Narcissus Elka

Forcing is the process of tricking bulbs into blooming indoors during the winter, well before their natural outdoor season. Narcissus Elka is an excellent candidate for this because it responds reliably to the specific temperature and light conditions required to bloom early in pots or containers.

Narcissus Elka is a compact, miniature variety that typically reaches a mature height of 6 to 8 inches. This makes them perfect for the front of a garden border or for smaller decorative containers where taller varieties might look out of proportion.

These bulbs are hardy in zones 3 through 7. If you live within these regions, they are well-equipped to handle the winter dormancy period and will return to bloom again the following spring.

The blooms start with a pale yellow trumpet, but as the flower matures, the color fades to a pure, crisp snow-white. You get a subtle color shift as the season progresses.

Narcissus Elka is an early-blooming hybrid, typically flowering in April. Because it is an early variety, it is a great choice for adding color to your landscape just as the spring season begins.