{"product_id":"daffodil-bulbs-king-alfred-trumpet","title":"Daffodil Bulbs - King Alfred Trumpet","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\u003cp\u003e90-120 Days to maturity. Fall Planting. Spring Blooming \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e. King Alfred Trumpet Daffodil Flower Bulbs. Non-GMO, hybrid. Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts pollinators. Displays large, all-golden-yellow trumpet blooms in mid-spring. Recommended for growing in garden beds, borders, and containers. The King Alfred name is synonymous with the classic yellow daffodil — bold, bright, and reliable, with a large trumpet as long as or longer than the petals surrounding it. An outstanding naturalizer that returns and multiplies year after year. Daffodil flowers are toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\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 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\u003eKing Alfred Trumpet Daffodil Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Yellow\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, naturalizing, 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO King Alfred Trumpet Daffodil Flower Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant King Alfred type 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 and space them about 6 inches apart. Full sun produces the most vigorous blooms, though partial shade is tolerated. Daffodils need 12-18 weeks of cool temperatures to bloom, which they receive naturally when planted outdoors in the fall. Water well after planting to help the bulbs establish roots before the ground freezes.\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. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in fall at planting and again in early spring as shoots emerge will support strong growth. King Alfred type daffodils are outstanding naturalizers, spreading slowly into larger and more impressive clumps over the years with virtually no intervention required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKing Alfred Trumpet Daffodil in the Flower Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King Alfred trumpet daffodil is the flower most people picture when they think of a daffodil — a large, all-yellow bloom with a bold trumpet standing out proudly from broad, slightly twisted petals. It is a Division 1 trumpet daffodil, meaning the corona is as long as or longer than the surrounding perianth segments. Stems are strong and tall, making it an excellent cut flower and a garden plant. Bees are among the first pollinators to emerge each spring, and trumpet daffodils are one of their most important early nectar sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Use of King Alfred Trumpet Daffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Alfred type daffodils are among the best naturalizers available. Plant them in borders, beds, or open lawn areas and allow them to spread undisturbed over the years — clumps fill in steadily, and the display grows more impressive each spring. They work beautifully under deciduous trees, along fence lines, or in any spot where a reliable, low-maintenance burst of yellow is welcome each year. Like all daffodils, they are completely ignored by deer and rodents, making them a smart choice wherever other spring bulbs get raided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout King Alfred Trumpet Daffodil Garden Bulbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Narcissus King Alfred was developed in Devon, England, in the 1890s by John Kendall and his gardener Walter Hill, through a cross of the cultivars Emperor and Maximus. When it was presented to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1899, it was awarded a First Class Certificate and described as the best large yellow trumpet daffodil ever seen. At the time, a single bulb sold for 10 guineas — an extraordinary sum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Alfred dominated the daffodil world for half a century. By the 1950s, however, newer cultivars with larger blooms and improved performance began to replace it in commercial production, and true King Alfred stock gradually disappeared from the trade. Today, the original cultivar is essentially unavailable commercially. The bulbs sold under the King Alfred name — by virtually all bulb suppliers — are large-flowered, all-yellow trumpet types that closely resemble the original in form and character. These are sometimes listed as King Alfred type or improved King Alfred. The name has endured because no other daffodil name carries the same recognition, and the modern look-alike varieties genuinely deliver the classic King Alfred experience that gardeners have loved for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of the daffodil are toxic if ingested and contain alkaloids, including lycorine. Handle bulbs with gloves if you have sensitive skin, as the outer layer can irritate on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Alfred types are one of the best daffodils for planting under deciduous trees — they get the sun they need in early spring before the tree leafs out, and the dying foliage is hidden by the time the tree fills in. A great way to add spring color to spots that are too shady for most other bulbs later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \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-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\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  \n\u003ch4\u003eKing Alfred Trumpet Daffodil Flower Bulbs Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Bulb Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO King Alfred Trumpet 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\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"True Leaf Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45174915727475,"sku":"83893","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1782922250_daffodil_king_alfred_trumpet_group_comp_d1b9ad9b-9d90-408d-999e-cc65fa03ae7d.jpg?v=1783360556","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/daffodil-bulbs-king-alfred-trumpet","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}