The Daffodil 'Melyor' is one of the first daffodils to wake up the garden. This large-cupped daffodil blooms very early in spring, and because of the cold winter winds at that time of year, it survives by staying short to the ground. Even though it is short, its blooms still attract a lot of attention.
Blooms: Bright white petals surround a large, bright yellow cup. The plants stay compact, roughly a foot tall, and bloom very early, often in late winter, helping kick off the daffodil season.
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.
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.