White Flower Farm
Narcissus 'Eleanor Auchincloss'
Best late-season bulb for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pest-resistant spring blooms.
Narcissus 'Eleanor Auchincloss' is an enchanting, late-blooming Small Cup Daffodil, offering a sweet fragrance and elegant white petals with a soft yellow cup trimmed in gold. These vigorous, long-lived bulbs thrive in sunny, well-drained locations and are naturally shunned by deer and voles. They provide a glorious late spring appearance, often flowering as other daffodils fade. These bulbs multiply with little care, creating a lasting horticultural legacy in your garden landscape. This variety extends the daffodil season, ensuring beauty well into spring.
$21.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
SKU
140742
/ F
Who it's for
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer or vole populations
- Busy gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-term perennial color
- Designers looking for high-impact, sophisticated spring focal points
Who should skip it
- Perfectionists maintaining highly manicured, tidy landscape beds
- Planners desiring long-lasting, multi-season floral interest
- Families with curious pets or small children
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Extension
Late-blooming habit keeps your garden vibrant after other varieties fade.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deters deer and voles for a worry-free planting experience.
Naturalization Potential
Vigorous bulbs multiply reliably to create a lasting horticultural legacy.
Fragrance Profile
Sweet, noticeable scent adds a sensory layer to late spring landscapes.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across a wide variety of cold-winter climate zones.
Structural Integrity
Strong stems ensure flowers remain upright throughout the blooming period.
Key Specs
SKU
F140742
Hardiness Zone
3-8S/9W
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Blooms In
Apr-May
Mature Height
16-18 inches
Spacing
5-6 inches
Ships as
BULB
Bulb Size
12-16 cm
Features
- Extends the daffodil season with late blooms
- Long-lived bulbs that multiply
- Sweetly fragrant flowers
- Tolerant of cold winters
- Can be forced indoors
- Deer and vole resistant
- Vigorous growth habit
- Blooms feature strong stems
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliable performance of the Eleanor Auchincloss bulbs. Their robust health upon arrival and dependable blooms are frequently noted. The unique design, with striking yellow cups against pure white petals, creates a sophisticated and high impact display. While the initial cost is higher, the reliable success and distinctive beauty offer excellent value, making these bulbs a highly recommended addition to spring gardens for a truly impressive visual statement.
Know before you buy
This variety is a late-blooming daffodil that typically flowers in April and May. It is specifically valued for its ability to provide color just as many other early-season narcissus varieties begin to fade.
Yes, Narcissus 'Eleanor Auchincloss' contains natural compounds that make them unpalatable to deer and voles. They are an excellent choice for garden areas where wildlife pressure is a concern.
Absolutely. Because they feature strong stems and a pleasant fragrance, they are well-suited for forcing indoors or planting in pots. Ensure your containers have excellent drainage to keep the bulbs healthy.
For the best visual impact and healthy growth, space the bulbs 5 to 6 inches apart. This allows enough room for the bulbs to multiply over time without overcrowding.
Yes, these are long-lived, vigorous bulbs that are known to multiply over time. With proper planting in a sunny, well-drained location, they will return and expand their footprint each spring.
They perform best in full sun to partial shade. While they are adaptable, providing at least six hours of sunlight will ensure the most vigorous growth and strongest stems.
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