Narcissus Hillstar – Miniature Daffodil Bulbs | Fragrant, Long-Blooming, Jonquilla Type (Narcissus jonquilla)

Narcissus Hillstar is a standout miniature daffodil of the Jonquilla division — celebrated for its exceptional fragrance, unusually long flowering period, and graceful bicolor blooms of creamy white petals surrounding a lemon-yellow cup edged in white. Multiple sweetly scented flowers emerge per stem in early to mid spring, creating a prolific and aromatic display in rock gardens, containers, borders, and naturalizing landscapes. One of the best-performing miniature daffodils for warm climates and the South. Deer, rabbit, squirrel, and rodent resistant.

Variety Highlights

• Type: Miniature Jonquilla daffodil
• Flower: Creamy white petals, lemon-yellow cup edged in white; multiple blooms per stem
• Fragrance: Very fragrant — classic sweet daffodil scent
• Bloom time: Early to mid spring; very long-lasting flowering period
• Height: Compact, rock-garden scale
• Naturalizes: Yes — clumps up and multiplies reliably year after year
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: Zones 3–9; excellent performer in Southern gardens
• Resistant to: Deer, rabbits, squirrels, and rodents
• Pollinator friendly
• Best for: Rock gardens, containers, low borders, naturalizing, cutting, pollinator gardens

Companion Planting Ideas

For a layered, naturalistic spring display, combine Hillstar with miniature tulips, Chionodoxa, Scilla, or Muscari for contrasting colors and complementary bloom times.

Planting Guide

• When to plant: Fall — plant before the ground freezes for a brilliant spring display.
• Depth: 5–6" deep (12–15 cm) with rich soil above the bulb. Planting deeply keeps bulbs cool and protected through summer.
• Spacing: 4–6" apart (10–15 cm). Plant in distinct groups rather than scattered individually for the most natural, impactful effect.
• Location: Full sun to part shade. Good drainage is essential — avoid waterlogged areas.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained. Amend with compost before planting if needed.

After Bloom Care

• Do not cut back foliage after flowering — allow leaves to die back naturally so bulbs can replenish their food reserves for next year.
• Apply a liquid fertilizer while foliage is still green to benefit bulbs in poorer soils.
• Once foliage has fully yellowed and died back naturally, it can be tidied away.
• Divide congested clumps every 4–5 years in summer to maintain vigor and flowering performance.