White Flower Farm
Narcissus 'Fortissimo' Landscape-Size Bulb
Best choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pest-resistant spring color.
Narcissus 'Fortissimo' offers spectacular, large blooms with soft yellow petals and a vibrant, dark orange cup, perfect for creating stunning landscape displays. These landscape-size bulbs provide exceptional value, ensuring flowering stems in the first year and multiplying over time with minimal effort. Ideal for borders or meadows, they thrive in sunny, well-drained spots and are naturally resistant to deer and voles, heralding spring with reliable beauty and effortless multiplication.
$79.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
16
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#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+235%
Above average
Type
Large-cup Daffodil (Narcissus)
/ Large-cup Daffodil (Narcissus)
Who it's for
- Gardeners dealing with hungry deer and local wildlife
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic floral displays
- Busy homeowners wanting reliable, low-maintenance perennial color
Who should skip it
- Pet owners and parents concerned about toxic plant ingestion
- Gardeners who prioritize pristine, tidy spring landscapes
- Budget-conscious shoppers planning large-scale garden installations
Performance breakdown
Naturalization potential
Reliably multiplies over time to create expansive, self-sustaining floral drifts.
Pest resistance
Naturally deters deer and voles, protecting your garden investment effortlessly.
Visual impact
Large-cup blooms provide high-contrast color that commands attention in landscapes.
Maintenance requirements
Thrives with minimal intervention once established in well-drained soil.
Bloom reliability
Landscape-grade bulbs ensure consistent, vigorous flowering during the first season.
Hardiness range
Versatile performance across diverse zones, though limited in extreme heat.
Key Specs
Type
Large-cup Daffodil (Narcissus)
Bulb Grade
Landscape-size
Mature Height
20-22 inches
Spacing
5-6 inches apart
Hardiness Zones
3-7S/10W
Bloom Time
April-May
Deer Resistance
Yes
Shipping Form
Dormant, bare bulb
Features
- Features exceptionally large Narcissus blooms.
- Long-lived and naturalizes well in drifts.
- Requires minimal care and multiplies.
- Blooms late midseason for extended spring color.
- Showy flowers with contrasting colors.
- Deer and vole resistant.
- Landscape-size bulbs offer great value.
- Thrives in sun to part shade.
What customers say
Customers rave about the exceptional quality and generous size of the 'Fortissimo' bulbs, consistently receiving them in robust health. The standout feature is the spectacular and reliable spring display. These landscape size bulbs consistently produce massive, true to type blooms, offering excellent value despite their premium price. Their dependable performance year after year makes them a trusted choice for a dramatic garden impact, proving to be a worthwhile investment for stunning floral results.
Know before you buy
Landscape-size bulbs are larger, high-quality bulbs selected for their vigor and reliability. They are specifically chosen to ensure strong, consistent flowering in their first year and to establish themselves quickly in larger garden beds or meadows.
Yes, 'Fortissimo' is an excellent naturalizer. When planted in a suitable spot, the bulbs will multiply over time, allowing your display to expand and fill in more space with each passing spring.
Narcissus bulbs contain naturally occurring compounds that make them unpalatable to deer, voles, and other common garden pests. While no plant is 100% immune, these are widely considered one of the most reliable choices for gardens prone to animal browsing.
These bulbs perform best in full sun to part shade. While they can tolerate some dappled light, providing at least six hours of direct sunlight will result in the most robust stems and vibrant color contrast.
For the best visual impact, space the bulbs 5 to 6 inches apart. Planting them in irregular drifts rather than straight rows will help create a more natural, meadow-like appearance as they begin to multiply.
You can expect 'Fortissimo' to bloom during the late midseason, typically between April and May. Because they bloom later than some early-season varieties, they are a great choice for extending the color in your spring garden.
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