Narcissus 'Thalia' (Fragrant white narcissus) — Bulbs, size 10/12
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Thalia daffodil bloom? It blooms in April, after most yellow daffodils, with two to three white flowers per 30-35 cm stem.
How deep should Thalia daffodil bulbs be planted? Plant them from September to December, 10-12 cm deep, pointy end up, spacing the bulbs about 10 cm apart.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🤍 Pure white flowers, 2 to 3 per stem • 🌸 Soft, sweet fragrance • 🌿 30 to 35 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 💐 Beautiful in bouquets • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes and flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10/12 bulbs
The Narcissus 'Thalia' is the most elegant of the white narcissi: in April, each 30 to 35 cm stem bears two to three pure white, slightly drooping flowers with gracefully swept-back petals, earning it the nickname “orchid narcissus.” Its soft, sweet fragrance is noticeable as soon as you get close. It is a horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), derived from a wild narcissus native to the Iberian Peninsula, and one of the oldest varieties still in cultivation.
It flowers after the yellow daffodils and brings a bright, elegant touch to flower beds, pots, and partially shaded spots. Among our flower bulbs, this is the variety that returns most reliably every spring, gradually forming generous clumps.
Which narcissus should you choose?
- Narcissus 'Thalia' (this plant) — pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.
- Daffodil 'Carlton' — large yellow daffodil, 40 to 45 cm tall, with one large flower per stem in March-April. For gardens, lawns, and bouquets.
- Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' — dwarf yellow daffodil, 15 to 20 cm tall, with two to three small flowers per stem from February. For pots and planters.
Planted all three together, they flower from February to the end of April: Tête-à-Tête opens the season, Carlton follows in March, and Thalia finishes in April.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Thalia makes the biggest impact in clumps: allow 30 to 40 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.
- 15 bulbs: about 0.5 m², or two pots on a terrace or balcony.
- 30 bulbs: about 1 m², for a white clump at the foot of a shrub or in a flower bed.
- 60 bulbs: about 2 m², for a white border along a path.
- 120 bulbs: about 4 m², for naturalizing a wooded area or a patch of lawn.
The larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack costs less than half as much per bulb as the 15-bulb pack.
Planting & placement
Plant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for blooms in April.
- Exposure: sun or partial shade; in partial shade, the white flowers stand out even more.
- Depth: 10 to 12 cm, point facing up.
- Spacing: 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in a pot.
- Soil type: ordinary and well-drained; it only dislikes standing water.
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed.
Plant it near an entrance, a bench, or a window: its fragrance is best enjoyed up close, especially at the end of the day.
Watering & care
Rain is enough for plants in the ground. In a pot, check the moisture with the finger test before each watering.
- Watering: light — at planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially when the buds emerge.
- Fertilizer: unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer when the leaves emerge.
- Spent flowers: cut them off once they have wilted, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.
- After flowering: let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back; this replenishes the bulb for the following year.
Its slender leaves turn yellow discreetly: plant it among perennials or grasses that will take over in summer.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Its bright white calms the vivid colors of spring and brightens partially shaded corners, as shown in our guide to choosing plants for your balcony.
- For a blue and white duo, plant the Armenian grape hyacinth at its feet — its blue clusters bloom at the same time and highlight the white of the daffodils.
- To soften a colorful flower bed, mix it with mixed Darwin tulips — they bloom together in April, and the white brings the reds, yellows, and pinks together.
- For an evergreen planter, pair it with Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' — its dark green foliage and red buds make the white flowers stand out.
- For a patio version, plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the Elho Greenville Round pot in leaf green, Ø25 cm — the green highlights the white, and the pot's drainage hole prevents standing water.
In a pot, plant them in layers: Thalia at the bottom, 12 cm deep, and grape hyacinths above, 7 cm deep, for a fragrant blue and white display in April.
Verdeia tips
- Enjoy its fragrance in a vase: cut a few stems when the first bud opens. They will perfume a room for a week, like the other fragrant plants on the balcony.
- Keep them on their own for a few hours before adding them to a mixed bouquet: the sap of freshly cut daffodils makes other flowers wilt. First, place them alone in a vase, then arrange them with other flowers without recutting the stems.
- Give it as a gift in a pot: a pot of fragrant white daffodils makes an elegant springtime gift, as shown in our ideas for plants to give as gifts.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Narcissus triandrus 'Thalia'
- Common name: Thalia narcissus, orchid narcissus
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Origin: horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), derived from a species native to the Iberian Peninsula
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 10/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60, or 120
- Height in bloom: 30 to 35 cm
- Flowering: April, 2 to 3 fragrant pure white flowers per stem
- Planting: September to December, 10-12 cm deep
- Exposure: sun or partial shade
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C
- Soil type: ordinary, well-drained
- Life cycle: perennial, naturalizes and flowers again every year
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: toxic to animals and children if ingested; the sap may irritate the skin
- Decorative style: Romantic garden / Cottage garden / Bouquet
Each bulb is unique: the number of flowers per stem and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
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