Daffodil 'Carlton' (Narcissus Carlton) — Bulbs size 12/14
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Carlton daffodils bloom again every year? Yes, they bloom again every spring and naturalize in the ground, provided you let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks after flowering.
What’s the difference between Carlton daffodils and Tête-à-Tête narcissus? Carlton is a tall daffodil, 40 to 45 cm high, with one flower per stem, suited to gardens and bouquets; Tête-à-Tête is a dwarf variety, 15 to 20 cm high, ideal in a pot.
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CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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💛 Large yellow flowers with a trumpet • 🌿 40 to 45 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers from March to April • 💐 Excellent cut flower • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes and flowers again every year • 📏 Large 12/14-caliber bulbs
Daffodil 'Carlton' is the large yellow daffodil of gardens and meadows: in March and April, its 40 to 45 cm stems each bear a 10 cm flower, with soft yellow petals around a broad, deeper yellow trumpet and a light vanilla fragrance. It is a horticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom), developed in Cornwall in the 1920s and still among the most widely planted daffodils.
Hardy, it returns every spring and spreads year after year in the ground, eventually forming large clumps. Among our flower bulbs, this is the choice for a flower bed, border, or flowering lawn, and its large 12/14-caliber bulbs produce large flowers from the very first spring.
Which daffodil should you choose?
- Daffodil 'Carlton' (this plant) — 40 to 45 cm stems, each bearing one large flower in March-April. For gardens, flower beds, lawns, and bouquets.
- Daffodil 'Tête-à-Tête' — dwarf, 15 to 20 cm tall, with two to three small flowers per stem from February. For pots, window boxes, and low borders.
- Daffodil 'Thalia' — 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.
Planted together, these three varieties bloom from February to late April: Tête-à-Tête opens the season, Carlton follows in March, and Thalia finishes in April.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Daffodils have the greatest impact when planted in generous clumps: allow about 30 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.
- 15 bulbs: about 0.5 m², or two large pots on a terrace.
- 30 bulbs: about 1 m², for a spring flower bed or around the base of a tree.
- 60 bulbs: about 2 m², for a yellow border along a path.
- 120 bulbs: about 4 m², to naturalize a lawn or woodland area.
The larger the set, the lower the price per bulb: the set of 120 costs less than half as much per bulb as the set of 15.
Planting & location
Bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the soil is not frozen, for flowering in March and April.
- Exposure: sun or partial shade; it blooms very well beneath deciduous trees, still bare in spring.
- Depth: 15 cm, tip facing up, or about three times the height of the bulb.
- Spacing: 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in a pot.
- Soil type: ordinary and well-drained; it also grows in clay soil, as long as the water does not stagnate.
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed, like most cold-hardy plants.
For a natural effect in a lawn, toss a handful of bulbs at random and plant them where they land.
Watering & care
In the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough. In a pot, use well-draining potting soil, as explained in our guide to growing media and potting soils, and never leave it waterlogged.
- Watering: light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as 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 forming seeds.
- After flowering: let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back; these yellowing leaves are normal here, as they feed the bulb for next year.
In a lawn, wait until the leaves have yellowed before the first mow: the daffodils will bloom again in greater numbers the following year.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Its bright yellow color heralds spring and pairs well with other bulbs and late-winter plants, as shown in our guide to plants for a balcony in full sun.
- For the classic blue and yellow duo, plant Armenian grape hyacinth at its feet — its blue clusters bloom at the same time, forming a carpet beneath the daffodils.
- For a partial shade spot that blooms from winter onward, pair it with Helleborus 'Christmas Carol' — its white flowers open the season, then the daffodils take over.
- For continuous flowering, plant Allium 'Purple Sensation' in the same bed — its purple globes open in May, when the daffodils have faded.
- For a patio version, plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the Elho Greenville Round foliage-green pot in Ø25 cm — its understated green makes the yellow stand out, and the drainage hole prevents stagnant water.
In a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at the bottom, 15 cm deep, and grape hyacinths above, 7 cm deep, for a yellow and blue pot in March.
Verdeia tips
- Cut them in bud for the vase: pick the stems when the buds begin to show color. They open in the vase and last a week, making a spring bouquet to give, as shown in our ideas for plants to give as gifts.
- Leave them alone for a few hours before adding them to a mixed bouquet: the sap from freshly cut stems makes other flowers wilt. First place them alone in a vase, then combine them with tulips without recutting the stems.
- Divide the clumps every four or five years: when flowers become sparse, dig up the clumps after the foliage has turned yellow, separate the bulbs, and replant them straight away.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Narcissus 'Carlton'
- Common name: Daffodil, large-cupped narcissus
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Origin: horticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom)
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 12/14 (12 to 14 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60, or 120
- Height in bloom: 40 to 45 cm
- Flowering: March to April, one 10 cm yellow flower per stem, lightly scented
- Planting: September to December, 15 cm deep
- Exposure: sun or partial shade
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C
- Soil type: ordinary, well-drained
- Life cycle: perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: toxic to animals and children if ingested; the sap may irritate the skin
- Decorative style: Country garden / Spring garden / Bouquet
Each bulb is unique: the number of stems per bulb and flowering time naturally vary according to the climate and exposure.
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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 to do upon receiving my plant?
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 to do if my plant arrives damaged?
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