Apricot Whirl is a large, peachy butterfly-type daffodil that brings warmth and elegance to spring gardens across hardiness zones 3 through 9. This compact cultivar thrives in partial sun and adapts to a wide pH range, making it accessible to most gardeners. The distinctive apricot coloring and frilly butterfly form create a striking focal point in borders, containers, and naturalized plantings.
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The large peachy blooms with their characteristic butterfly-type form display a refined elegance that distinguishes them from traditional trumpet daffodils. Growing as a compact plant, Apricot Whirl fits seamlessly into smaller spaces while still commanding attention with its distinctive coloring. The variety's hardiness across zones 3 through 9 means gardeners in cold climates can enjoy it just as readily as those in warmer regions.
Apricot Whirl is grown primarily as an ornamental bulb for spring flower gardens. The large, showy blooms are valued for cutting and display indoors, and the plants naturalize well in lawns and garden beds where they return reliably year after year.
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Plant Apricot Whirl bulbs in autumn, roughly 6 to 8 weeks before the first hard freeze. Choose a location with partial sun and well-draining soil. Space bulbs 1 inch apart and plant at a depth of 2 to 3 times the bulb's height.
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