Carlton Large-Cup Narcissus

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$12.50
Item: 6579-A
$23.50
Item: 6579-B
$44.00
Item: 6579-C
$79.00
Item: 6579-D
Early to mid-spring blooms.

The quintessential yellow daffodil! This heirloom is said to be the world’s most planted narcissus. Multiplies rapidly, filling the air with light vanilla fragrance. 

Yellow petals back a deeper golden-yellow cup nearly long enough to be a Trumpet. 

Zone 3-8. 12-14cm bulbs.

18-20" tall.
ships in fall

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Quick Details
Bloom Time
early to mid-spring
Naturalizing?
naturalizes
Fragrant?
fragrant
Height
18-20"
Bloom Color
yellow
Cup Color
yellow
Hardy in Zones
3–8
Compare
Compare with other Large-Cup Narcissus
Variety Product Type Bloom Time Naturalizing? Fragrant? Height Bloom Color Cup Color Hardy to Zone Maximum Hardiness Zone
Arctic Power bulbs mid-spring 16-20" white peach/white 3 7
Chromacolor bulbs mid-spring 12-16" white coral 3 7
Happy Smiles bulbs mid to late spring 14-18" white yellow-orange 3 8
Accent bulbs mid-spring naturalizes 16-18" white coral 3 7
Carlton bulbs early to mid-spring naturalizes fragrant 18-20" yellow yellow 3 8
Flower Record bulbs early spring naturalizes fragrant 16-18" white yellow to red-orange 3 7
Salome bulbs early spring naturalizes 16-18" white peach 3 7
Additional Information

Large Cup Narcissus

The showy oversized cup is between one-third and the full length of the petals and adds a pop of color to gardens and flower arrangements. Strong flowers and stems can withstand wind and weather—ideal for mass plantings. One flower per stem.

Narcissus

Narcissus, also known as daffodils, are found around the foundations of abandoned homesteads because they return year after year as long as the soil is well drained and the foliage is allowed to die back naturally every season. Deer and other critters are unlikely to eat them, as they are toxic to animals and people. Cheerful and reliable for beds, borders, cutflowers, forcing, and naturalizing.

Narcissus thrive in full sun and some (where noted in descriptions) do well in dappled shade. Pink, orange and red varieties hold their color longest in dappled shade or during cool wet springs. In a dry season, water late varieties in midspring to ensure bloom. Hardy in Zones 3–8, except where noted. 12–14cm bulb size, unless specified.

Daffodils in Mixed Arrangements

Daffodils make great cutflowers, and last a long time in the vase, but the freshly cut stems exude a sap that clogs the pores of other types of flowers. If you want a mixed arrangement, place the freshly cut daffodil stems in a container of cool water to soak for 10–12 hours before mixing them with others.

Are they Daffodils, Jonquils or Narcissi? Yes!

Confused by the different terms used to describe these familiar flowers? They are all in the genus Narcissus, so calling them that is perfectly fine, just as we say Crocus or Iris.

Narcissus, Narcissuses and Narcissi are all acceptable as the plural, so use the one you like. ‘Daffodil’ was first used in Wales and England to refer to certain wild forms. It is now used to refer either specifically to the Trumpet class, or generally to mean any type of Narcissus. ‘Jonquil’ is also used to refer generally to any type of Narcissus, especially in the South where jonquils thrive. Horticulturists use it to refer to the wild Narcissus jonquilla and its progeny, the Jonquilla class of cultivars. So, really, all of these terms are fine.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around late September through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.

Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.

We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.