Narcissus 'Peeping Tom' is a dwarf cyclamineus daffodil that brings spring color to gardens with surprising vigor for its modest 9 to 12 inch height. This bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family thrives in zones 3 to 8, offering fragrant, showy flowers that work beautifully as cut flowers. The cyclamineus type flowers typically bloom from March through May, with the peak arriving in April. You'll find this variety nearly untroubled by deer and rabbits, and it handles both drought and average growing conditions with ease, making it one of spring's most reliable performers.
Partial Sun
Moderate
3-8
12in H x 9in W
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Daffodils rank among the most pest-free bulbs you can plant; with proper drainage, they typically require no serious intervention from insects or disease. The genus itself hails from Europe and North Africa, and these bulbous perennials have remained a spring garden mainstay for generations. Cyclamineus types like 'Peeping Tom' stay compact and fragrant, delivering abundant color without demanding fussy care or frequent division.
Cyclamineus daffodils are grown as ornamental spring bulbs, valued for cutting and for naturalizing in gardens. The fragrant flowers cut well and bring early color to borders, rock gardens, and containers where their compact stature fits naturally.
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Plant bulbs outdoors in early to mid-fall, spacing 4 to 10 inches apart. Bury each bulb 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb's height, ensuring at least 3 inches of soil covers the top.
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