The Narcissus 'Monal' is a cheerful yellow and orange daffodil that brings a big splash of color to the spring garden. The yellow petals are bright and eye-catching by themselves, and then you add in the bright orange center and you have a bloom that demands attention. Enjoy this large bulb that produces a large bloom. It looks great in your garden or in a centerpiece on your table.
Blooms: The Narcissus 'Monal' is a large-cupped daffodil that blooms in mid-spring, usually March into April. Broad golden-yellow petals surround a deep orange-red, funnel-shaped cup. Each bulb sends up a sturdy 16-18" stem topped with a single large bloom, which makes it a great choice for cutting and bringing inside. It is hardy in zones 4-8.
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." Pair 'Monal' with earlier and later daffodils and your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months.
After Blooming: Let the foliage stay in place until it turns yellow and dies back on its own. The leaves are feeding the bulb for next year's blooms, so resist the urge to cut or braid them early.