The Narcissus 'Fellow's Favorite' is a cheerful, early large-cupped daffodil that brings warm color to the garden just when we are all ready to shake off winter. It is a newer introduction, registered in 2009 by the well-known Virginia bulb growers Brent and Becky Heath, and it has the bright, sunny look that makes daffodils a Southern garden favorite.
Blooms: The petals open a vivid greenish yellow and develop a soft white band at the base as they mature. The large cup opens bright yellow and warms to a yellow-orange with age, so the blooms change color a little over the life of the flower. Expect one bloom per stem early in the daffodil season. They make lovely cut flowers.
Planting: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.
Landscaping Tip: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that "there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates." Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April.
After Blooming: Let the foliage stay in place until it yellows and dies back on its own. Those green leaves are feeding the bulb for next spring's show.
Fragrance: This Narcissus has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.