Narcissus 'Mondragon' is a split-corona daffodil that brings unusual architectural interest to the spring garden with its distinctive floral structure. Rising 12 to 18 inches tall, this fragrant bulb blooms in April (though bloom can stretch from March into May depending on conditions) and thrives in hardiness zones 3 through 8. Its showy flowers are excellent for cutting, and it handles both drought and deer pressure with ease, making it a low-maintenance choice for naturalized plantings or mixed borders.
Partial Sun
Moderate
3-8
18in H x 9in W
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High
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The split-corona form is what distinguishes 'Mondragon' from standard trumpet daffodils; its corona splits and often reflexes back against the perianth petals in an almost alien, geometric way. Fragrant and long-lasting in the garden, it blooms reliably year after year with virtually no pest or disease pressure once established. This is a daffodil that performs in challenging conditions, tolerating drought during dormancy and resisting the browsing pressure that keeps deer and rabbits away from other spring bulbs.
Split-corona daffodils like 'Mondragon' are primarily used to naturalize in meadows, woodland edges, and informal garden settings where their unusual form creates visual drama in spring plantings. Their structural flowers and fragrance make them valued as cut flowers for spring arrangements.
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Plant bulbs directly in garden beds in early to mid-fall, positioning them 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb is tall with at least 3 inches of soil over the top. Space bulbs 4 to 10 inches apart, with larger bulbs planted further apart.
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