{"product_id":"daffodil-bulbs-double-flower-surprise","title":"Daffodil Bulbs - Double Flower Surprise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Bulb Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a pre-order item that is expected to ship in Late October to November for fall planting. Other seeds, supplies, or kits ordered with this product will ship separately. \u003cem\u003eThis product only ships to the lower 48 states. No shipping outside the USA. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e90-120 Days to maturity. Fall Planting. Spring Blooming \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e. Double Flower Surprise Daffodil Flower Bulbs. Non-GMO, hybrid. Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts pollinators. Displays fully double, peony-like blooms in creamy ivory and soft apricot-pink in mid-spring. Recommended for growing in garden beds and containers. Flower Surprise is one of the most striking double daffodils available — its layered, ruffled blooms are so full and opulent that at first glance it barely resembles a daffodil at all. Fragrant, about 5 inches across, and exceptional as a cut flower. Daffodil flowers are toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6-7 preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-70 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest-resistant. Susceptible to bulb rot in poorly drained soils. Narcissus bulb fly, slugs, and snails can occasionally be an issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Surprise Double Daffodil Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory and apricot-pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\/Hard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, direct sow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, beds, mass plantings, containers, and cut flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, Deer and Rabbit Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Flower Surprise Double Daffodil Flower Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Flower Surprise bulbs in the fall, ideally 2-4 weeks before the first hard frost, in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Set bulbs 4-6 inches deep with the pointed end up, spaced about 6 inches apart. Full sun to partial shade is suitable, but note that the soft pink coloration in the blooms develops best with some filtered light rather than intense direct afternoon sun. Daffodils need 12-18 weeks of cool temperatures to bloom, which they receive naturally when planted outdoors in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the foliage to die back naturally after blooming — cutting it back early weakens the bulb and reduces next year's flowering. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in fall at planting and again in early spring as shoots emerge. Because the double blooms are large and heavy, a sheltered planting spot with some protection from strong winds is a good idea — wet blooms can weigh the stems down after rain. Once established, Flower Surprise is drought-tolerant and requires very little ongoing care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower Surprise Double Daffodil in the Flower Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Surprise is a Division 4 double daffodil, bred by Dutch hybridizer Henk Wijnhout from a cross of Pink Paradise and Delnashaugh. The result is a bloom so full and layered — with multiple rows of ruffled ivory outer petals surrounding a dense center of buttery apricot-pink petaloid segments — that it reads more like a peony or a garden rose than a daffodil. The fragrance is sweet and distinctive. As a cut flower, it is outstanding, and flower farmers in particular prize it for its unusual form and excellent stem length. Bees and other early-season pollinators are strongly attracted to daffodils before most other nectar sources are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Use of Flower Surprise Double Daffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Surprise works beautifully in borders and beds, and is most effective planted in clusters where the full double blooms can be appreciated up close. Its 14-16 inch height makes it a strong mid-border plant. It naturalizes over time as bulbs multiply, returning year after year with minimal care. Like all daffodils, it is reliably ignored by deer and rodents — a practical advantage over many other spring bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Flower Surprise Double Daffodil Garden Bulbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble daffodils have been grown since at least the 17th century, but modern varieties like Flower Surprise represent the pinnacle of the class — the result of careful hybridization aimed at maximizing the layered, full-petaled form while retaining vigor and garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Surprise is classified under RHS Division 4, the Double Daffodil group, which includes varieties with multiple layers of petals, petaloid segments, or both. Many doubles are fragrant, and Flower Surprise is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of the daffodil are toxic if ingested, containing alkaloids including lycorine. Handle bulbs with gloves if you have sensitive skin, as the outer layer can irritate on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Planting Bulbs Easy with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/japanese-bulb-planter-garden-hand-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Planter Hand Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are cutting Flower Surprise for arrangements, harvest the stems when the buds are just beginning to open and let them condition in water on their own for 12-24 hours before mixing with other flowers. Daffodil sap can shorten the vase life of other blooms, but a conditioning soak completely resolves the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Jerry-Sawyer.jpg?v=1733348096\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFlower Surprise Double Daffodil Flower Bulbs Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Bulb Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Flower Surprise Double Daffodil Bulbs are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45117779869811,"sku":"83892","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1779908279_daffodil_double_flower_surprise_comp_1_75b378cd-78a5-4761-b161-05d84fd602cf.jpg?v=1781919574","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/daffodil-bulbs-double-flower-surprise","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}