The Narcissus ‘Desert Bells’ is in the jonquilla family which means that it has multiple small fragrant blooms per stem which make the area look full of flowers. These have white petals that surround a small pale lemon-color cup. They are the perfect size for the front of your garden bed or mixed in planters. Each flower’s petals range from white to ivory to a pale yellow all with darker yellow cups. This bulb makes a great addition to your garden flowerbed or cut and brought inside.
Blooms
The Narcissus ‘Desert Bells’ will adorn your April garden with its blooms. The white and pale yellow blooms capture your attention. The 8–12″ stems produce multiple blooms per stem which fill your garden. You will wonder why you didn’t plant twice as many.
Planting
Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoiding too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2–3 times the size of the bulb. Space the holes about 3–6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2–3 bulbs in each hole.
Landscaping Tip
Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that “there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.” Your garden can have consistent flowers from February through April.
Fragrance
This Narcissus is among the most fragrant of all daffodils. This fragrance adds an extra dimension of beauty and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.