Daffodil Bulbs – ‘Mount Hood’

This classic trumpet daffodil produces large, creamy-white blooms with prominent trumpets that open pale yellow and gradually mature to a beautiful, pure white. Its sturdy stems and fresh green foliage create a graceful display in garden beds, borders, and naturalized plantings.

Hardy and easy to grow, ‘Mount Hood’ returns year after year in suitable conditions. Its elegant white flowers and delicate fragrance also make it an excellent choice for fresh-cut spring bouquets.

Why You'll Like It

Elegant White Blooms: Large flowers mature from pale yellow to creamy white for a refined spring display.

Classic Trumpet Shape: Prominent, flared trumpets and broad petals create a timeless daffodil appearance.

Reliable Perennial: Hardy bulbs return year after year and can multiply over time.

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

Lightly Fragrant: Enjoy a delicate fragrance from these beautiful spring flowers.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Narcissus ‘Mount Hood’
Common Name: Mount Hood Trumpet Daffodil
Plant Type: Hardy perennial bulb
Flower Colour: Pale yellow, maturing to creamy white
Flower Type: Large, single trumpet blooms
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Established Height: Approximately 40–50 cm (16–20 inches)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth: Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches)
Plant Spacing: Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Very 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 reliable flowering and healthy foliage.

Watering: Water after planting and during active growth as needed. Keep soil moderately moist while growing, 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 naturalize well in suitable conditions and can form larger clumps over time.

Great For

Spring Garden Beds • Garden Borders • Naturalized Plantings • Cottage Gardens • Mass Plantings • Fresh-Cut Bouquets

Welcome spring with the graceful, luminous white blooms of ‘Mount Hood’ trumpet daffodils.