Narcissus 'Tete-a-Tete' is a miniature daffodil that brings early spring color to gardens across zones 3 to 8, typically reaching just 6 to 12 inches tall. This dwarf variety produces showy flowers suitable for cutting, emerging in April with the classic daffodil form of a trumpet corona surrounded by six petals. Growing from a planted bulb, it tolerates drought once established and resists both deer and rabbit browsing, making it a low-maintenance choice for spring displays.
Partial Sun
Moderate
3-8
12in H x 9in W
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This compact daffodil delivers cheerful spring blooms on stems barely a foot tall, small enough to nestle into rock gardens and container plantings yet prolific enough to create impact. Showy flowers cut well for indoor arrangements, and the plant's resilience to both drought and browsing wildlife means you plant it once in fall and enjoy reliable returns each April with minimal fussing. Its genuine pest-free reputation stems from strong natural resistance; with proper drainage, daffodils are among the most trouble-free bulbs you can grow.
Narcissus 'Tete-a-Tete' serves primarily as an ornamental spring bulb for garden display and cut flower arrangements. The showy blooms are valued indoors, bringing early season color to bouquets and containers during the late winter to early spring transition when garden color is scarce.
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Plant bulbs directly into garden soil in early to mid fall. Each bulb should be positioned 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb size, with at least 3 inches of soil covering the top. Space bulbs 4 to 10 inches apart, with larger bulbs planted further apart.
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