IF YOU WANT CHEAP DAFFODILS, WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR and buy from me!
I took pictures of all of my daffodil bulbs one year against a ruler to show the size. Bulbs differ in size according to variety, but one rule seems to hold true – plant a smaller bulb than the largest that can be bought per variety, and you will short yourself on the result.
The labor involved in planting bulbs easily overshadows the bulb cost, but some people think that they will come out ahead by picking up a few dozen as the big box stores and garden centers where the bulbs are exposed to heat and sunlight.
You get what you pay for is truly the name of the game!
Cheap equals smaller. Smaller equals fewer blooms. The large bulbs, which are what I distribute, will produce at least 2-3 flowers per bulb while the smaller bulb will produce a single, probably shorter, flower.
My daffodil bulbs are the largest available and can be called “Mother Bulbs” in some cases. They are not sold in nurseries as the shipping is very expensive. The imported daffodil bulbs and other catalog offeringd are usually “double nose #2” or single bulbs as are Costco’s daffodils which come in bags while mine come in crates.
These huge daffodils are on a platter (11″) and will produce many flowers!
IF YOU WANT CHEAP DAFFODILS, WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR and buy from me! But do buy large, firm, healthy bulbs.
Enjoyed reading through your daffodil posts. I am very interested in huge daffodil bulbs this fall. I live in Northern Utah–is it possible to ship some to me? If so, when, how much, etc.? If not, do you know where I can purchase huge, fresh bulbs like yours?
Hi Suzanne:
Thank you for inquiring! Just order them through me and I will ship them to you. They are generally not available through mail order as they are heavy to mail, and I have also not seen these in nurseries. Some varieties are larger than others. Unsurpassable is the largest and Thalia is the smallest of those I get from this particular grower, but they are all the largest ones available.
Happy planting!
Marde
I’m selecting you because you sound so excited about your flowers so I’d guess your info is truthful and your daffodil bulbs are most healthy! The photos certainly look like it!😄
Could you please advise which daffodils will suit my purpose?
I’ve a large backyard plot here in north west central WI. Between Zone 4 & 5. I know the soil etc is suitable for daffodils but which type? And which are suited to this zone?
I’m looking for the short type of earliest bloomers. My preference is yellow but I’m open. Would you suggest Apricot Beauty, Triumph or early Parrot?
Thank you for your reply
Short and early tulips are Apricot Beauty or Triumph. Parrot Tulips are generally taller and later.
As to daffodils, all are suitable for your zone. Tete a Tete is short and on the early side.
i ordered sicilian honey lily bulbs from your company through amazon. of the three bulbs one is large and healthy one is slightly marked up the last is a shrivaled dead lump. what do i do?
Return them to Amazon for a refund or replacement. Call Customer service.