High Country Gardens
Gigantic Star Large Cupped Daffodil
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners dealing with hungry local wildlife.
The Gigantic Star Large Cupped Daffodil brings vibrant saffron yellow blooms and a sweet vanilla fragrance to your garden in early to mid-spring. These hardy, perennial daffodils are easy to grow and naturalize beautifully, reaching a mature height of 14-16 inches. Perfect for the back of borders or container planting, they thrive in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Their deer and javelina resistance makes them a resilient choice for a colorful and fragrant spring display.
$8.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 2782
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Flower Bulb Size
1416
/ - cm
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact spring focal point
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer and rodent activity
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting reliable, self-multiplying perennial blooms
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prioritize a pristine, tidy landscape throughout the season
- Planners requiring a long-lasting, continuous display of spring color
- Gardeners with physical limitations or difficult, rocky soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Naturalization Potential
Reliably spreads and multiplies for a fuller garden display each year.
Pest Resilience
Effectively deters deer and javelina, protecting your spring floral investment.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones two through nine ensures widespread success.
Fragrance Impact
Subtle vanilla notes provide a pleasant, non-overpowering scent for garden beds.
Container Versatility
Ideal height and bulb size make these perfect for seasonal pots.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives in low-fertility soil with minimal intervention required after planting.
Key Specs
Flower Bulb Size
14-16 cm
Mature Height
14-16 inches
Planting Depth
6 inches deep
Hardiness Zones
2-9
Ships As
Bulb
Spacing
6 bulbs per sq. ft.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Easy to grow and naturalizes
- Fragrant vanilla scent
- Deer and javelina resistant
- Suitable for cut flowers
- Good for container planting
- Tolerates low fertility soil
- Tall growth habit
- Early to mid-spring bloom
What customers say
The Gigantic Star Daffodil is consistently praised for its exceptional quality and performance. Gardeners delight in the truly massive bloom size, which delivers a stunning visual impact far exceeding expectations. These bulbs are appreciated for their reliable return and vigor, establishing quickly to provide a dramatic, sunny display year after year. This variety is celebrated for its robust nature and superior garden presence, making it a standout investment for vibrant spring color.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. This allows them to establish roots during the cooler months so they are ready to bloom in early to mid-spring.
Yes, these bulbs contain compounds that make them unpalatable to deer and javelina. They are an excellent choice for gardens in areas where wildlife browsing is a common concern.
Absolutely. Their 14-16 inch height makes them well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage to prevent the bulbs from sitting in water, which can lead to rot.
These daffodils are quite resilient and can tolerate low-fertility soil. While they don't require heavy feeding, you can incorporate a bulb-specific fertilizer at planting time if your soil is particularly depleted.
Yes, these are perennial plants. As long as they are planted in a suitable hardiness zone (2-9) and provided with well-drained soil, they will return and naturalize, often spreading over time.
Plant the bulbs 6 inches deep. This depth helps protect them from temperature fluctuations and ensures they are stable as they grow to their mature height.
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