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.

About Our Bulbs

Our fall-planted bulbs collection has been carefully curated to bring you varieties that are not only visually stunning but also incredibly versatile. These bulbs are perfect for filling your early spring landscape with vibrant color and life, making them a must-have for any garden enthusiast. Whether you're looking to create a striking garden display or fill your vases with beautiful cut flowers, our selection offers the best of both worlds. From bold daffodils to delicate tulips, each variety has been chosen for its exceptional beauty and ability to thrive in a range of garden settings.

As these bulbs bloom in early spring, they provide a much-needed source of nectar for pollinators like bees and butterflies, helping to support your local ecosystem. With minimal care, these early bloomers will reward you with a burst of color and vitality just when your garden needs it most.