Trumpet Narcissus, Trumpet Daffodil 'Dutch Master'

Dutch Master does not do very well in this part of upper coastal South Carolina. There are many other varieties which are far superior (C...Read Morearlton, etc.).

I assume I grow this variety--it's what was on the label from the bag of bulbs I bought at Lowe's a couple years ago. If not 'Dutch Mast...Read Moreer', then something very similar--tall, large-flowered, bright yellow.

I planted Dutch Master bulbs two different years in two different locations in my yard. There was no sign of them after the first spring...Read More. I have heavy clay soil, but I have not had this problem with other daffodils.

At least I hope it grows here. The coldest I've ever seen was -20, so it should do o.k. I planted some "King Alfred" a few years ago and ...Read Morethey look kind of scrawny and pale. Maybe I should have used bonemeal. I planted a few large groups this fall of Dutch Master (about 60 some bulbs) and put bonemeal in with them when I planted. I'll see how they do this spring, and maybe move the King Alfreds when it's time and add bonemeal. .....Update . Now the Dutch Masters have bloomed,and quite early for around here! We had a very warm spell in March (it came in like a lamb) but boy did it go out like a lion! The 'Masters started blooming in early March, but were really short! I was disappointed once again. But when the weather turned bad again and the temp's dropped, the stems started elongating and they are now the tall ones I had expected, but now the flowers are about dead! But they lasted a really long time, considering this is now late April, and they started blooming in early March! Some of the flowers closer to the house on the shady hill are still in real good shape. They bloomed later,though, but still at the same time as the purple crocus. What a nice combination that is. It seems to me this one likes it cold. The lows, after our warm spell, were in the mid '20's at night and somtimes not much above freezing in the day, lots of wind, hail, rain, snow, intermitent sunshine, you name it, and that is when they seem to have done their best! The King Alfred, on the other hand, only has leaves with no sign of buds. Its time to relocate and fertalize!

All-around "classic look" daffodil. Unlike Marieke, "Dutch Master's" petals are drawn slightly forward, almost dipping down. Ideal for ...Read MoreNaturalizing along a drive, beneath a stand of trees, or on a hillside where they can be enjoyed, and won't be mowed down.