Apricot Whirl Butterfly Daffodil
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking deer-resistant spring color.
Discover the elegant Apricot Whirl Butterfly Daffodil, featuring stunning double white blooms with captivating apricot-peach centers. These bulbs are perfect for naturalizing, multiplying over the years to create beautiful, blooming clumps. Easy to plant in fall, they require minimal effort and reward you with a vibrant mid-spring floral display. Ideal for gardens, containers, or meadows, this daffodil variety is also bee-friendly, deer-resistant, and squirrel-resistant, making it a low-maintenance and versatile addition to your landscape.
$9.99
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#717 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-58%
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USDA Hardiness Zones
29
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, eye-catching floral shapes
- Designers curating soft, elegant spring color palettes
- Homeowners dealing with hungry local wildlife
Who should skip it
- Minimalists wanting tidy, year-round garden aesthetics
- Busy gardeners avoiding extra maintenance like staking
- Budget-conscious shoppers prioritizing quantity over specialty varieties
Performance breakdown
Naturalization Potential
Bulbs multiply reliably to create lush, expanding floral colonies each year.
Pest Resistance
Robust defense against deer and squirrels keeps your garden beds intact.
Maintenance Effort
Set-it-and-forget-it perennials that thrive with minimal seasonal intervention.
Pollinator Impact
Attractive blooms provide a welcome early-season resource for local bee populations.
Climate Versatility
Wide hardiness range ensures success across most North American growing zones.
Visual Impact
Striking double-layered petals offer a sophisticated upgrade to standard spring daffodils.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
2-9
Mature Height
14-16 inches tall
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Daffodil
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring
Planting Season
Fall
Deer Resistance
Deer Resistant
Features
- Elegant double white blooms with apricot centers
- Multiplies naturally over time
- Deer and squirrel resistant
- Attracts beneficial bees
- Suitable for container planting
- Provides mid-spring blooms
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Perennial life cycle
What customers say
Gardeners enthusiastically praise the Apricot Whirl Butterfly Daffodil for its unique aesthetic and reliable performance. The distinctive split cup shape and soft apricot peach coloring offer a refreshing contrast to standard daffodils. Customers frequently report that the bulbs arrive in excellent condition, resulting in high success rates for sprouting and blooming. A major positive theme is the plant's vigor and dependable perennial return year after year. While some note the actual color can be slightly less intense than advertised, the overall sentiment remains strongly positive. This variety is highly recommended for those seeking dependable beauty beyond the ordinary spring flower.
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 mid-spring.
Yes, daffodils contain natural compounds that make them unpalatable to most garden pests. They are widely considered one of the most reliable choices for gardens prone to deer and squirrel activity.
Absolutely. Apricot Whirl Daffodils perform well in containers, provided the pot has adequate drainage. Ensure the container is deep enough to accommodate the 6-inch planting depth.
No, these are perennial bulbs that are designed to stay in the ground year-round. They will naturally multiply over time, creating larger, more impressive clumps each spring.
They thrive in full sun to partial sun. For the most vibrant blooms and strongest stems, aim for a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
For a dense, naturalized appearance, we recommend planting six bulbs per square foot. This spacing ensures the plants have enough room to grow while creating a lush, full display.
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