Daffodil Bulbs
Daffodil bulbs are a wonderful addition to any garden, either naturalised in lawns or as bold border displays. Not only do they add some spring-flowering beauty to gardens, but they also provide an excellent pollen and nectar source from as early as March, when other important food sources are yet to bloom.
Like everything we supply here at Boston Seeds, we pride ourselves on supplying professional quality - and for flower bulbs, that means BIG! Our bigger bulbs produce bigger, better and bolder flowers. Choose from our exciting range of varieties - old favourites, garden classics as well as our striking new lines.
Our bulbs are sourced directly from the finest growers, and selected for size, quality & reliability
Great value collection of 3 beautiful varieties or mixes, chosen by us. Includes 5 individual bags of named daffodils to add some excitement to your bulb delivery at ludicrously good value! Each bag is labelled to identify the varieties on arrival, or for the ultimate spring surprise, plant this autumn without looking at the labels!
- Great value collection
- 3 beautiful varieties and mixes
Our bulbs are sourced directly from the finest growers, and selected for size, quality & reliability
Can't decide or want something a little different? Our mixed daffodil blend will delight and surprise you in equal amounts! Perfect for planting with other spring-flowering bulbs for a great display.
- Height (cm): 30-50cm
- Bulb Size (cm): 12 / 14cm
- Blooms: March-May
Our bulbs are sourced directly from the finest growers, and selected for size, quality & reliability
Perfect narcissi for formal landscaping, open spaces and verges, this bright and beautiful flower is a mid spring show stopper.
- Height (cm): 35cm
- Bulb Size (cm): 12 / 14cm
- Blooms: April
Our bulbs are sourced directly from the finest growers, and selected for size, quality & reliability
Big and bold, Carlton is very much the traditional yellow daffodil. These sturdy, long-lasting blooms are also popular as cut flowers.
- Height (cm): 40cm
- Bulb Size (cm): 10 / 12cm
- Blooms: March
Our bulbs are sourced directly from the finest growers, and selected for size, quality & reliability
Planted amongst standard yellow daffodils as part of a scheme, the Ice Follies will add an extra pop of colour into your spring garden. With its white perianth and creamy yellow cup, this is an ever-popular variety.
- Height (cm): 35cm
- Bulb Size (cm): 12 / 14cm
- Blooms: March/ April
Our bulbs are sourced directly from the finest growers, and selected for size, quality & reliability
Ice King daffodils are one of the quickest sellers and we can certainly see why! The buds open up to reveal soft creamy yellow double blooms that mature into ice-white flowers.
- Height (cm): 45cm
- Bulb Size (cm): 14 / 16cm
- Blooms: March/ April
Our bulbs are sourced directly from the finest growers, and selected for size, quality & reliability
King Alfred Daffodils remain to be the firm favourite in the daffodil cultivars. A strong performer with its star like yellow blooms with a frilled trumpet these are the classic daffodil.
- Height (cm): 35cm
- Bulb Size (cm): 12 / 14cm
- Blooms: March/April
Our bulbs are sourced directly from the finest growers, and selected for size, quality & reliability
Outstanding traditional yellow variety and unbeatable value!
Tamara narcissi are an everlasting delight that will come back year after year. Their sweet fragrance makes this perfect for patio pots or walkway areas where their cheerful blooms and fragrance can be enjoyed.
- Height (cm): 35cm
- Bulb Size (cm): 12 / 14cm
- Blooms: March/April
Making bulb planting easier, quicker and cleaner, our bulb planter is the ideal tool for helping you plant your larger spring-flowering bulbs.
- Made of high quality steel
- Automatic release on handle
- Duroplast coating - impact, elastic, abrasion, and corrosion resistant
- Perfect for planting larger flower bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, alliums, hyacinths and more
The ultimate tool for quickly and easily planting your spring bulbs and wildflower plants. High-quality, durable plastic handle securely fitted to a stainless steel blade, the robust design is ideal to assist in planting your plants and bulbs into beds, borders and grassland.
Specifically designed to help bulbs establish in pots and borders, without the risk of the bulbs rotting, providing an open and free-draining soil structure.
- Ideal for planting with Narcissi, Crocus, Hyacinths and other spring-flowering bulbs
- Universal bulb planting fibre
- 500gm bag - This pack is sufficient for 3 x 1-litre pots
The ultimate tool for planting quickly and easily your plants and bulbs. A quality, solid ash handle securely fitted to a hardened carbon steel head, the traditional design is ideal to assist in planting your plants and bulbs into beds, borders and grassland.
- Powder coated and heat treated carbon steel head
- Weatherproofed ash wood handle
- Hammer finish, powder coated head for improved rust resistance
- Perfect for planting wildflower plug plants and small bulbs
Our flowering bulb fertiliser has been specifically designed to help your spring-flowering bulbs flower to their full potential. Whether you are establishing in pots or containers, sprinkle a small amount into each hole prior to planting your bulbs. Also suitable for use in early spring to encourage your bulbs to flower well in the following season.
- Tailored to give your bulbs all the nutrients they need
- Can be mixed with compost or Bulb Fibre
- NPK - 12.11.18 + MgO
- Recommended coverage: 5kg per 200sqm. Apply at 25g/sqm
- Not suitable for use with Wildflower Bulbs
Our bulb planting essentials pack has been put together for the ease of ensuring quick planting and a great display. The bulb planter will help you plant the bulbs with ease whilst the fibre will ensure the bulbs do not rot when planted into pots or containers. Using the bulb fertiliser will ensure your bulbs have all the nutrients they need whilst establishing.
- 1 x Bulb Fibre
- 1 x Bulb Planter
- 1 x Bulb Fertiliser
Whether you are establishing in pots, hedgerows or large landscaped areas sprinkle a small amount into each hole or mix in with the soil/ compost prior to planting your bulbs. Specifically formulated to encourage your daffodil bulbs to flower well into the following season, this blend is also suitable for use in early spring. Avoid using a high-nitrogen fertiliser as this can cause daffodil blindness.
- Tailored to give your bulbs all the nutrients they need
- Encouraging a longer and more consistent flowering period
- Can be mixed with compost or Bulb Fibre
- NPK - 5.10.20 + 2% MgO + trace element
- Recommended coverage: 5kg per 200sqm. Apply at 25g/sqm
Daffodil Bulbs from Boston Seeds
Daffodils are by far and away one of the most popular plants to grow in gardens as the spring sunshine rolls in. Here at Boston Seeds, we have a wide variety of daffodil species to choose from.
Certain species of narcissi are specifically suited for indoor plantings, such as the pristine-looking Geranium Narcissi (which even blooms with several flowers per stem). These flowers boast a unique and strong scent that is sure to make a delightful display wherever they’re placed!
Though the trumpet and outer petals are traditional for a daffodil, a more unique appearance can be found with double-blooming variants, such as Ice King, a pale-petalled beauty with less of a central trumpet and more of a dense central cluster. A double-flowering daffodil is sure to draw attention wherever you plant it!
Buy daffodil bulbs online today from Boston Seeds below and see also our range of dwarf daffodil and narcissi bulbs.
Daffodil Bulbs FAQs
When to plant daffodil bulbs?
Daffodil bulbs need to be planted in autumn when the temperature starts to cool but isn’t yet freezing. Usually this will be around September - November depending on the region you live in. After they are planted, they will bloom the following spring.
Will daffodils flower each year?
Yes, daffodils are a very reliable spring flowering bulb and will return year after year for many years.
How to plant daffodil bulbs?
At Boston Seeds, we recommend planting daffodil bulbs in autumn, between the months of September and October, in sunny, well-draining soil. Place them 6 inches deep and 4-5 inches apart with the pointy end up.
For a natural look, toss them onto a lawn and plant where they land. Water well after planting, ensuring they receive adequate moisture to develop roots before winter.
How deep to plant daffodil bulbs?
When planting daffodil bulbs, they need to be planted at a depth of at least three times their height. If they are planted too shallow then it can affect their growth and they may not flower at all
What are dwarf daffodil bulbs?
Dwarf daffodil bulbs are smaller, dainty versions of daffodils. They are great for borders and pots. Alongside traditional daffodil bulbs, take a look at our range of dwarf daffodil bulbs.
What is the history of daffodils?
The Greek myth of Narcissus is fairly infamous: a conceited hunter is led to a pool of water, where he falls in love with his own reflection, staring at it for the rest of his life until the golden flower sprouted at the place of his death. However, it might not be that the flower is named after the mythical figure, but according to Roman author Pliny the Elder, named instead for its scent.
Unrelated to Greek mythology, the flowering of daffodils often coincides with Lent, giving them the nickname Lenten lilies; not only that, but it coincides with St David’s Day, the day of the patron saint of Wales- hence the reason it’s Wales’ national flower!
How to grow daffodils?
Daffodils are very hardy and versatile flowers, such that advice for growing them is perhaps best prescribed on a case-by-case basis. Ostensibly, narcissi are best planted in full sunlight with well-drained soil. So, long as you avoid shady, damp areas, there’s really no way you can go wrong with daffodils, whether you’re planting them in beds, borders or containers by themselves. Planting them in groups provides the best effect
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