The Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood are bulbs of a white trumpet daffodil with a long, slightly flared trumpet surrounded by broad petals. The flowers sit on a strong, long stem of around 45 centimetres. Mount Hood has been loved for decades, because it is strong and reliably returns.

The bulbs are size 10/12 and each produce one large flower. Planted in a group they form a fresh white patch in the border, along the path, in a large pot or in the lawn. With 15 bulbs you fill a pot or planter of about 40 centimetres, with 30 bulbs a generous spot in the border. With 60 bulbs you plant a bed and with 120 bulbs a wide strip in the grass; allow 30 to 50 bulbs per square metre. Combine them with other daffodil bulbs, for example yellow varieties that also flower in March and April. You will find more greenery for outdoors among our outdoor plants.

When should you plant the Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood?

Plant the Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood between mid-October and the end of November, as soon as the soil has cooled to below 10 °C. If it is not yet freezing, you can still plant in December. The bulbs need a cold winter to form flower buds, so planting in spring makes no sense.

When do the Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood flower?

The Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood flower in March and April. Each flower stays beautiful for about two weeks. In a sheltered, sunny spot or in a pot near the house they open earlier, after a cold spring a little later. Thanks to its long stem, Mount Hood is also a fine cut flower; stand the stems in water on their own overnight before adding them to other flowers. In grass the bulbs naturalise and spread year after year.

Care and tips Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood

Set the bulbs in the ground pointed end up, about 12 to 15 centimetres deep and 10 to 15 centimetres apart. Any garden soil in which water drains away well is suitable; work some sand or compost into heavy clay. In a pot, make sure there is a hole in the bottom and a layer of gravel or clay pebbles; among our outdoor pots and baskets you will find a suitable one. After flowering, only remove the faded flowers and leave the foliage for about six weeks until it turns yellow; only mow the grass in that spot afterwards. On poor soil, give a little bulb fertiliser in early spring.

Water needs of the Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood

Outdoors in the ground, rain usually provides enough moisture. If the autumn after planting is very dry, give them one good watering. If the bulbs are in a pot, water roughly once a week from the moment the leaves appear. Make sure water never remains in the saucer, because the bulbs rot in wet soil.

Light needs of the Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood

Mount Hood prefers full sun, because that is where it flowers most generously. Under deciduous trees or shrubs it also does well, because plenty of light still reaches the ground there in March and April.

Are the Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood toxic?

The Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood are toxic if ingested, especially the bulb. Keep them out of reach of pets and young children. The sap can irritate the skin, so wear garden gloves when planting and cutting.

How will my Daffodil bulbs Mount Hood be shipped?

Your bulbs are carefully packed and shipped. That way they arrive safely and fresh from the grower.