Details14" tall. Mid spring blooming. Without a doubt, golden-yellow flowered 'Quail' is one of the most floriferous and long blooming of the Daffodils. With 2 to 4 fragrant flowers per stem, 'Quail' multiplies quickly to form impressive drifts. Plant it with other prolific long blooming bulbs like blue flowered Muscari armeniacum.
SKU39040
Common NameQuail Daffodil
Botanical NameNarcissus Quail
Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Ships AsBulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Light RequirementsFull Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Flower ColorYellow
Mature Height14" tall
Bulb Size12/14 cm
Bulb Spacing6 bulbs per sq. ft.
Planting DepthPlant 6-8" deep
Bloom TimeMid to late spring
Plant Type - BulbPerennial
Planting TimeFall
Amount of Rain10 to 20", 30 to 40", 40 to 50"
AdvantagesDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage
Ideal RegionSuitable Above 7000 ft, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & CanadaNo
Planting Guides
Tips on Growing Fall Planted Flower Bulbs
When you receive your spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) keep them in a dry, dark, cool place until ready to plant. They need air circulation so they will not collect moisture and rot. Planting times can vary from early October in the North to mid-to-late November in the southern regions. A good rule of thumb is to plant them about 6 weeks before the ground is frozen or after the first hard freeze. For more information and a planting depth illustration, see pages 14-16 of our Planting Guide.
Soil Preparation for Bulbs
A compost-enriched, well-drained soil is best. Incorporate a good quality organic compost as needed. Yum Yum Mix® is recommended as an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needed for strong plants and healthy roots. Mix a small amount into the bottom of the hole before planting your bulbs.
Many bulbs prefer full sun exposure. However, Muscaria, Allium, Galanthus, Hyacinthoides, Scilla and many Daffodils will tolerate partial shade and bloom well. Pink daffodils will hold their color longer if planted in dappled shade or morning sun/afternoon shade.
After planting, add a top dressing of compost or other organic material and water in thoroughly. If your winter is dry, water every three to four weeks throughout the winter and add more mulch if necessary.
Protect your Bulbs
Apply a mole or gopher repellent to the surface of the ground to protect bulbs from these burrowing mammals. As bulbs sprout, use our Deer Off Repellent to prevent deer and rabbits from browsing your spring blooms.
After your Bulbs have Bloomed
Once your bulbs have bloomed, allow the bulb foliage to brown and fade naturally since the leaves are feeding the bulb in the ground. Removal of foliage weakens the bulb and leads to fewer blooms the following year. Planting your bulbs amongst your perennials is one way to conceal the dying bulb foliage. The perennials begin to grow and fill out as the bulb foliage dies back. The perennials will then provide foliage and color in the garden from late spring through the summer and into fall. Regular fertilization with balanced organic or natural fertilizer and a re-application of mulch each fall will ensure more and more beautiful spring bulb blooms for many years!
SKU39040
Common NameQuail Daffodil
Botanical NameNarcissus Quail
Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Ships AsBulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Light RequirementsFull Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Flower ColorYellow
Mature Height14" tall
Bulb Size12/14 cm
Bulb Spacing6 bulbs per sq. ft.
Planting DepthPlant 6-8" deep
Bloom TimeMid to late spring
Plant Type - BulbPerennial
Planting TimeFall
Amount of Rain10 to 20", 30 to 40", 40 to 50"
AdvantagesDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage
Ideal RegionSuitable Above 7000 ft, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & CanadaNo
Planting Guides
Tips on Growing Fall Planted Flower Bulbs
When you receive your spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) keep them in a dry, dark, cool place until ready to plant. They need air circulation so they will not collect moisture and rot. Planting times can vary from early October in the North to mid-to-late November in the southern regions. A good rule of thumb is to plant them about 6 weeks before the ground is frozen or after the first hard freeze. For more information and a planting depth illustration, see pages 14-16 of our Planting Guide.
Soil Preparation for Bulbs
A compost-enriched, well-drained soil is best. Incorporate a good quality organic compost as needed. Yum Yum Mix® is recommended as an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needed for strong plants and healthy roots. Mix a small amount into the bottom of the hole before planting your bulbs.
Many bulbs prefer full sun exposure. However, Muscaria, Allium, Galanthus, Hyacinthoides, Scilla and many Daffodils will tolerate partial shade and bloom well. Pink daffodils will hold their color longer if planted in dappled shade or morning sun/afternoon shade.
After planting, add a top dressing of compost or other organic material and water in thoroughly. If your winter is dry, water every three to four weeks throughout the winter and add more mulch if necessary.
Protect your Bulbs
Apply a mole or gopher repellent to the surface of the ground to protect bulbs from these burrowing mammals. As bulbs sprout, use our Deer Off Repellent to prevent deer and rabbits from browsing your spring blooms.
After your Bulbs have Bloomed
Once your bulbs have bloomed, allow the bulb foliage to brown and fade naturally since the leaves are feeding the bulb in the ground. Removal of foliage weakens the bulb and leads to fewer blooms the following year. Planting your bulbs amongst your perennials is one way to conceal the dying bulb foliage. The perennials begin to grow and fill out as the bulb foliage dies back. The perennials will then provide foliage and color in the garden from late spring through the summer and into fall. Regular fertilization with balanced organic or natural fertilizer and a re-application of mulch each fall will ensure more and more beautiful spring bulb blooms for many years!
When to Plant Quail Daffodils
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Although many people believe "jonquil" to be a synonym for all yellow daffodils, it is actually a specific category of daffodils in the family of Narcissus jonquilla. Quail daffodils (Narcissus sp. "quail") are a reliable, easy-to-grow variety of the jonquil class providing a graceful splash of sunshine in your landscape between shrubs or as borders or in cut flower arrangements. These brightly colored perennial blooms are hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture's plant hardiness zones 4 to 9. To reap the benefits of their beauty, you need to take care in knowing when to plant quail daffodils for spring blooms.
Quail VarietyThe quail variety of daffodil has overlapping golden-yellow petals that give off a strong fragrance. They grow 1½ feet tall with two to four flowers per stem. The leaves are long, narrow and dark green. As a spring-blooming perennial, they grow from bulbs that require planting in late fall.
Selecting BulbsThe best supply of bulbs are available in September and October but you must wait until the weather turns cold to plant. Select large mold- and bruise-free bulb specimens that show no signs of dehydration. To ensure optimal flower production, refrigerate the bulbs at 60 degrees or below for 12 to 16 weeks before planting.
Planting BulbsPlant the daffodil bulbs 5 inches deep in the fall for spring flowers, approximately two to four weeks before the first hard freeze. If freezing temperatures are not in the cards for your planting area, Clemson Extension recommends planting in October or November. The bulbs must have time to develop a healthy root system before the weather turns cold. Some leaves may emerge in late fall and winter but require no protection.
DivisionAfter several years of reproduction, quail daffodils can become overcrowded. To alleviate the competition for space, you can divide or separate some of the bulbs and replant at least 3 to 6 inches apart after flowering or in the fall. When the leaves turn yellow and wither, dig out the bulbs and replant immediately or refrigerate for later fall planting. Texas A & M Agrilife Extension instructs gardeners to dig carefully around the edge of the bulb clump to avoid damaging the bulb. Hold it by its leaves and gently shake off the dirt and pull the bulbs apart, leaving the leaves attached.
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Although many people believe "jonquil" to be a synonym for all yellow daffodils, it is actually a specific category of daffodils in the family of Narcissus jonquilla. Quail daffodils (Narcissus sp. "quail") are a reliable, easy-to-grow variety of the jonquil class providing a graceful splash of sunshine in your landscape between shrubs or as borders or in cut flower arrangements. These brightly colored perennial blooms are hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture's plant hardiness zones 4 to 9. To reap the benefits of their beauty, you need to take care in knowing when to plant quail daffodils for spring blooms.
Quail VarietyThe quail variety of daffodil has overlapping golden-yellow petals that give off a strong fragrance. They grow 1½ feet tall with two to four flowers per stem. The leaves are long, narrow and dark green. As a spring-blooming perennial, they grow from bulbs that require planting in late fall.
Selecting BulbsThe best supply of bulbs are available in September and October but you must wait until the weather turns cold to plant. Select large mold- and bruise-free bulb specimens that show no signs of dehydration. To ensure optimal flower production, refrigerate the bulbs at 60 degrees or below for 12 to 16 weeks before planting.
Planting BulbsPlant the daffodil bulbs 5 inches deep in the fall for spring flowers, approximately two to four weeks before the first hard freeze. If freezing temperatures are not in the cards for your planting area, Clemson Extension recommends planting in October or November. The bulbs must have time to develop a healthy root system before the weather turns cold. Some leaves may emerge in late fall and winter but require no protection.
DivisionAfter several years of reproduction, quail daffodils can become overcrowded. To alleviate the competition for space, you can divide or separate some of the bulbs and replant at least 3 to 6 inches apart after flowering or in the fall. When the leaves turn yellow and wither, dig out the bulbs and replant immediately or refrigerate for later fall planting. Texas A & M Agrilife Extension instructs gardeners to dig carefully around the edge of the bulb clump to avoid damaging the bulb. Hold it by its leaves and gently shake off the dirt and pull the bulbs apart, leaving the leaves attached.