Narcissus Goblet Daffodil Bulbs

Plant Narcissus Goblet daffodil bulbs in autumn before the first frost, and the next spring, it will begin to flower. An award-wining heirloom variety, Goblet rises 16 to 18 inches tall and produces bicolor blooms with pure white petals surrounding a large, ruffled, golden-yellow trumpet that pales to lemon-yellow as it ages. Borne singly on long, slender stems, the bold blooms make gorgeous cut flowers for spring bouquets and mixed floral arrangements.

A Narcissus jonquilla variety, commonly called jonquil or daffodil, Goblet has an upright, clumping habit. It multiplies and naturalizes easily, with its sprawling clumps of long, flat, strap-like leaves and showy blooms appearing year after year, possibly for decades, in ideal conditions with adequate space, sunlight, water, and fertilizer. Best planted in groups or masses, daffodils are versatile plants that work equally well in mixed beds, front of borders, and patio pots. Consider planting large sweeping drifts in open areas, in masses under deciduous trees, and in smaller groupings in front of shrubs. They mix well with ground covers and other spring-blooming bulbs in the garden but can also be forced for indoor blooms in winter.

Cold hardy (to Zone 3), Narcissus Goblet is a bulbous perennial that's extremely easy to grow and maintain—it's virtually foolproof. Daffodils prefer areas with cool winters and warm, dry summers, but they grow well in most USDA Hardiness Zones if there is a discernable winter. The plant grows best in sunny to partly shady locations with rich, fertile, well-draining soil having a neutral to acidic pH. When planting Goblet bulbs, adequate space between bulbs and plant them at the proper depth: 8 inches apart and 6 inches deep. Water daffodils during the growth period, but keep in mind, bulbs do not like wet feet. For robust flowering during the current season as well as the following spring season, feed bulbs with a well-balanced fertilizer, such as Espoma Organic® Bulb-tone® Bulb and Flower Food, as soon as growth begins in spring. After flowers bloom, allow foliage to die back naturally and cut back once fully faded. Goblet daffodils are relatively pest-free and deer resistant.

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