Altruist Small Cup Daffodil Bulbs 12/14 cm – Apricot & Orange, Fall Planting

Narcissus 'Altruist' is a strikingly distinctive small-cup daffodil — one of those varieties that catches your eye from across the garden with its brilliant, contrasting colors. Apricot-yellow overlapping petals frame a shallow, vivid dark orange-red cup, creating a jewel-like bloom that stands out beautifully in mixed borders and rock gardens. A superb naturalizer that multiplies reliably year after year.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Brilliant dark orange-red cup surrounded by apricot-yellow petals — a truly distinctive color combination
• Perfect for rock gardens, containers, and low borders
• Excellent in mixed cut flower displays
• Great naturalizer — increases in number and returns year after year
• Deer, rodent & rabbit resistant
• Pollinator-friendly
• Thrives in the South

Growing Details

• Bulb size: 12/14 cm
• Height: 40 cm (~16 inches)
• Bloom time: Early to mid-spring (March–April)
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) deep
• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart
• Soil: Rich, well-drained
• When to plant: Fall

After Bloom Care

Do not cut back foliage after flowering — this period replenishes the bulb's starchy food reserves and is critical to future flowering. A liquid feed while leaves are still green benefits clumps in poorer soil. Plant in distinct groups rather than randomly for the best visual impact.