Narcissus Tahiti Daffodil Bulbs

Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit 1995; Wister Award of the American Daffodil Society 2003; First Class Certificate 1961 (RHS); First Class Certificate Haarlem 1961 (Netherlands)

Plant Narcissus Tahiti daffodil bulbs in autumn before the first frost, and in early to mid-spring this daffodil rises to a height of 12 to 16 inches and blooms heavily in huge—4½-inch—fully double flowers with whorls of yellow petals and red-orange segments highlighting the center of the flower. Borne in clusters on long, slender stems, the long-lasting flowers set the garden aglow and make dazzling cut flowers that give spring bouquets a tropical flare. A favorite of gardeners, this classic 1956 Lionel Richardson variety is still beloved and winning awards.

A Narcissus variety, commonly called daffodil, Tahiti has an upright habit and fast growth rate. Daffodil bulbs multiply and naturalize easily, with their sprawling clumps of long, flat, strap-like leaves and beautiful blooms reappearing year after year in ideal conditions with adequate space, sunlight, water, and fertilizer. Best planted in groups or masses, daffodils work equally well in mixed beds, borders, and containers. Consider planting large sweeping drifts in open woodland areas, in masses under deciduous trees, and in smaller groupings in front of shrubs. They mix well with ground cover and other spring-blooming bulbs in the garden but can also be forced for indoor blooms in winter.

Narcissus Tahiti is a cold hardy (to Zone 3) bulbous perennial that's so easy to grow and maintain it's virtually foolproof. When planting Tahiti daffodil bulbs, allow adequate space between bulbs and plant them at the proper depth: 8 inches apart and 6 inches deep. Daffodils prefer areas with cool winters and warm, dry summers, but they grow well in most USDA Hardiness Zones, as long as there is a discernable winter. Daffodils grow best in sunny to partly shady locations with rich, fertile, well-draining soil having a neutral to acidic pH. 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. Tahiti daffodils are relatively pest-free and deer resistant.

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