Candy Princess Narcissus Bulbs

Brighten Your Garden with a Delicate Touch

Narcissus 'Candy Princess' is a charming variety that adds a soft, romantic hue to your garden. With its 4-inch blooms featuring greenish-white petals and a crinkled cup tinged with pinkish-apricot highlights, this narcissus variety offers a delightful and unique display. The 'Candy Princess' isn't just beautiful; it's also fragrant, bringing both visual and aromatic appeal to your spring garden.

Why Choose Narcissus 'Candy Princess'?

• Elegant Blooms: The intricate petaloid segments of 'Candy Princess' create a soft, almost pastel-like appearance, making it an ideal choice for garden beds, borders, or containers.
• Fragrant Delight: Not only is this variety visually stunning, but it also offers a delicate fragrance that enhances its charm.
• Long Vase Life: Harvest the blooms when they resemble a goose neck for the longest-lasting cut flowers, bringing elegance indoors.

Additional Information:

• Flowering Height: 16-18 inches
• Bulb Size: Premium 12/14
• Flowering Time: April - May
• Fragrant: Yes
• Sunlight: Prefers filtered sunlight for the best pink coloration
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• USDA Zones: 3-8

Garden Design Tips

For an instant impact, plant three 'Candy Princess' bulbs in a single hole. Their soft colors and gentle fragrance make them perfect for cottage gardens, formal landscapes, or as cut flowers. Pair them with early spring perennials or other soft-hued daffodils for a dreamy, pastel-themed garden.

Planting & Care Instructions for Narcissus Double Group

These varieties typically have large, showy, and double blooms.

Planting Time: Fall, before the ground freezes.

Location: Full sun to partial shade; prefers well-drained soil.

Depth & Spacing: Plant bulbs 5-6 inches deep, with 4-6 inches between bulbs.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-5) at planting.

Watering: Water after planting and keep the soil moderately moist during the growing season.

After Bloom Care: Deadhead spent flowers, but allow foliage to die back naturally.