Daffodil ‘Tête-à-Tête’ Bulbs

This much-loved miniature daffodil produces clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers above slender green foliage, creating a sunny display even in smaller garden spaces. Its compact size and early flowering make it one of the most popular choices for bringing fresh colour to the garden after winter.

Flowering in early spring, ‘Tête-à-Tête’ is ideal for garden borders, rock gardens, patio containers, and naturalized plantings. Its petite stature makes it especially charming along pathways and at the front of garden beds, while its vibrant blooms pair beautifully with blue muscari, purple crocuses, and other early spring flowers.

Why You'll Like It

Bright Golden Blooms: Cheerful yellow flowers bring an instant burst of colour to early spring gardens.

Compact Growth: Naturally petite plants are perfect for containers, rock gardens, edging, and smaller spaces.

Early Spring Colour: Flowers early in the season, helping welcome spring while many other plants are still dormant.

Reliable Garden Performer: A hardy perennial bulb that can return year after year in suitable growing conditions.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Narcissus ‘Tête-à-Tête’
Common Name: Tête-à-Tête Miniature Daffodil
Plant Type: Spring-flowering perennial bulb
Flower Colour: Bright golden yellow
Flower Type: Small trumpet-shaped blooms, often several per stem
Bloom Time: Early spring
Established Height: Approximately 15–20 cm (6–8 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: Well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Hardy; well suited to cold winter conditions
Pet Friendly: No; daffodils are toxic if ingested, particularly the bulbs

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for abundant flowering, although partial shade is also suitable, especially beneath deciduous trees.

Watering: Water after planting and during active growth as needed. Avoid waterlogged soil, which can cause bulbs to rot.

Planting: Plant bulbs in fall, pointed end up, approximately 10–15 cm deep and 8–10 cm apart. Choose a location with good drainage.

Maintenance: Remove faded flowers after blooming, but leave the foliage intact until it yellows naturally. This allows the bulbs to replenish their energy for the following season.

Long-Term Care: Allow foliage to die back completely before removing it. Established bulbs can multiply over time and return each spring, making them an excellent choice for naturalizing in suitable garden areas.

Great For

Spring Garden Beds • Garden Borders • Rock Gardens • Patio Containers • Pathway Edging • Naturalized Plantings

Welcome the first signs of spring with the cheerful golden blooms of Daffodil ‘Tête-à-Tête’, a compact perennial favourite that returns with colour year after year.