A double flowered tazetta packed with fragrance and long lasting cut flowers. Tightly clustered rosettes of creamy white petals that perfume an entire garden with a sweet smell in the latter part of the spring. It is very similar in form to and could almost be considered a double form of Narcissus tazetta ‘Grand Primo.’ The office staff calls the Narcissus tazetta ‘Erlicheer’ the “wedding flower” because the blooms look like a wedding bouquet. This bulb works great in zones 6–9. The ‘Erlicheer’ bulb is extremely dependable. It has proven itself as a good perennial that multiplies even in zone 9. This daffodil can add grace and sophistication to your early blooming garden.
Tazetta
The Narcissus tazetta ‘Erlicheer’ will make you so glad that you planted spring-blooming flowers. What makes a tazetta bulb different? Tazetta flowers have smaller cups, but a LOT more of them. Tazettas are generally larger and more robust than the smaller species flower bulbs often referred to as narcissus. The “tazetta” group is valued because most bulbs in this category are great perennials.
Blooms
The Erlicheer daffodil is known for its elegant and attractive appearance. It features multiple white or pale cream petals. The ‘Erlicheer’ blooms are individually petite; however, each 12″ stem produces multiple ivory blooms to provide you with a full flower head. The tightly clustered rosettes of petals remind you of roses.
Fragrance
One of the most notable features of the Erlicheer daffodil is its delightful fragrance. The flowers emit a sweet, intoxicating scent, making them a favorite for those who appreciate scented blooms in the spring garden. Their fragrance and blooms make them perfect to use as cut flowers inside your house.
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.
Animals
Like other daffodil bulbs, critters, including deer and gophers, leave this bulb alone. However, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are attracted to the blooms and sweet-smelling flowers. There are so many blooms on each stalk that they don’t have to fight over each flower.