IF YOU WANT CHEAP DAFFODILS, WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR and buy from me!
I photographed all of my daffodil bulbs one year, placing them against a ruler to show their size. Bulb sizes vary by variety, but one rule is clear: if you plant a smaller bulb than the largest available, you’ll get fewer blooms.
The effort to plant bulbs far outweighs the cost of the bulb itself. However, some people think they save money by picking up bulbs from big box stores or garden centers, where they’re often exposed to heat and sunlight.
You get what you pay for is truly the name of the game!
Cheap bulbs are smaller. Smaller bulbs result in fewer blooms. The large bulbs I distribute produce at least 2-3 flowers per bulb. In contrast, smaller bulbs typically produce a single, shorter bloom.
I offer the largest daffodil bulbs available, often called “Mother Bulbs.” You won’t find these in nurseries because shipping costs are high. Imported and catalog daffodil bulbs are usually smaller “double nose #2” or single bulbs, as are Costco’s bagged daffodils, while mine arrive 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 always choose large, firm, healthy bulbs for the best results.
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.