6" Daffodil Plant

Easy to grow and low maintenance, daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom each spring. Their long-lasting flowers and reliable performance make them a welcome sign that warmer days are on the way.

Why You'll Like It

  • Bright spring blooms — Cheerful flowers bring vibrant colour to the garden after winter.
  • Classic trumpet-shaped flowers — Timeless blooms create a beautiful and recognizable spring display.
  • Early spring flowering — One of the first flowers to welcome the new growing season.
  • Perfect for containers — Ideal for patios, entryways, windowsills and seasonal planters.
  • Great for garden planting — Bulbs can be planted in the garden after flowering for future seasons.
  • Attracts pollinators — Provides an early-season food source for pollinating insects.
  • Low maintenance — Easy to grow and requires minimal care once established.
  • Cold hardy — Reliable spring performers that tolerate cool temperatures.
  • Deer and rabbit resistant — A great choice for gardens where browsing wildlife is a concern.

Available Varieties

White Daffodil
Elegant white blooms with classic trumpet-shaped flowers bring timeless beauty to spring gardens and containers. A graceful choice for borders, walkways and seasonal displays.

Mature Height: 12–16" (30–40 cm)

Yellow Daffodil
A cheerful spring favourite with bright golden-yellow blooms that light up gardens after winter. Perfect for borders, containers and naturalizing in the landscape.

Mature Height: 12–18" (30–45 cm)

Tête-à-Tête Daffodil
A charming miniature daffodil that produces clusters of sunny yellow flowers on compact stems. Ideal for containers, rock gardens, borders and early spring colour.

Mature Height: 6–8" (15–20 cm)

Plant Details

Flower Colour: Assorted — White & Yellow
Plant Type: Daffodil / Narcissus
Season: Early Spring
Flower Shape: Trumpet
Fragrance: Varies by variety
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Rabbit Resistant: Yes

Growing Information

Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Water regularly during active growth, avoiding waterlogged soil
Placement: Choose a location with good drainage and adequate sunlight
After Blooming: Allow foliage to naturally yellow and die back before removing it

Great For

Patios  •  Entryways  •  Containers  •  Window Boxes  •  Garden Borders  •  Rock Gardens  •  Naturalizing  •  Early Spring Displays

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Narcissus spp.

Light

Full Sun to Part Sun

Water

Daffodils prefer evenly moist, well-drained soil while actively growing and flowering. Water regularly during the blooming period, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once the foliage begins to yellow and die back, reduce watering as the bulbs enter dormancy.

Care Level

Daffodils are easy to grow and require very little maintenance. Water during active growth, remove spent flowers after blooming, and allow the foliage to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for the following spring. Divide crowded clumps every few years to maintain vigorous flowering.

Optimal Temperature

Daffodils thrive in cool temperatures between 10–18°C (50–65°F) during their active growing and flowering season. They require a period of winter chill to produce healthy roots, vigorous foliage, and abundant spring blooms.

Frost Tolerant

Yes

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

No

Pet Friendly

No