Daffodil Bulbs – ‘Jetfire’

The petals sweep dramatically backward, creating a distinctive, windswept appearance that adds movement and character to spring displays. Its compact size and cheerful blooms make it perfect for garden borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Hardy and easy to grow, ‘Jetfire’ returns year after year in suitable conditions and gradually forms colourful clusters of blooms. It is an excellent choice for adding early-season colour to gardens and patio planters.

Why You'll Like It

Striking Two-Tone Blooms: Golden-yellow petals contrast beautifully with a vivid orange trumpet.

Distinctive Flower Shape: Reflexed petals create a unique, windswept look.

Compact Growth: Its petite size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and rockeries.

Naturalizing Perennial: Hardy bulbs can multiply over time, creating cheerful displays each spring.

Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Naturally unappealing to many common garden browsers.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Narcissus ‘Jetfire’
Common Name: Jetfire Cyclamineus Daffodil
Plant Type: Hardy perennial bulb
Flower Colour: Golden yellow with an orange trumpet
Flower Type: Single blooms with swept-back petals
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Established Height: Approximately 20 cm (8 inches)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth: Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches)
Plant Spacing: Approximately 8–10 cm (3–4 inches) apart
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Hardy; suitable for cold winters
Deer Resistant: Yes
Rabbit Resistant: Yes
Pet Friendly: No; all parts are toxic if ingested, particularly the bulbs

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Plant in full sun to partial shade for healthy growth and reliable flowering.

Watering: Water after planting and during active growth as needed. Keep the soil moderately moist but avoid waterlogged conditions.

Planting: Plant bulbs in fall, pointed end up, approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) deep, adjusting for bulb size and package directions.

Maintenance: Remove faded flowers after blooming and allow foliage to yellow naturally so the bulbs can replenish their energy for the following season.

Long-Term Care: Leave bulbs in the ground after flowering. They can multiply over time, forming larger clumps of golden blooms.

Great For

Spring Containers • Rock Gardens • Garden Borders • Naturalized Plantings • Pathway Edging • Fresh-Cut Flowers

Add a cheerful burst of golden-yellow and orange to your spring garden with the distinctive blooms of ‘Jetfire’ daffodils.