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Hoop Petticoat Daffodil Plant Care
Narcissus bulbocodium L.
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This plant features long, slender, grass-like leaves that complement its delicate, yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Originating from the Mediterranean region, Narcissus bulbocodium is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and early spring blooming period. Its striking beauty adds color and interest to any garden or landscape.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–70°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Hoop Petticoat Daffodil?
Water Hoop Petticoat Daffodil every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–70°F (10–21°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Hoop Petticoat Daffodil?
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil (Narcissus bulbocodium) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Narcissus genus. Hoop Petticoat Daffodil is native to southern and western France, Portugal, and Spain. Hoop Petticoat Daffodil is also known as Cyclamineus Daffodil, Bell Daffodil.
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Hoop Petticoat Daffodil produces showy, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow, white, and orange.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hoop Petticoat Daffodil?
Narcissus bulbocodium requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hoop Petticoat Daffodil Need?
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hoop Petticoat Daffodil Prefer?
Narcissus bulbocodium grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Hoop Petticoat Daffodil prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hoop Petticoat Daffodil?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Hoop Petticoat Daffodil to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hoop Petticoat Daffodil?
Feed Hoop Petticoat Daffodil every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hoop Petticoat Daffodil?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Hoop Petticoat Daffodil?
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil can be propagated through division of offsets, bulb scales, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to narcissus abscissus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hoop Petticoat Daffodil Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hoop Petticoat Daffodil?
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil is susceptible to aphids, narcissus bulb fly, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hoop Petticoat Daffodil Need?
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil grows outdoors in USDA Zone 6a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 6a. Hoop Petticoat Daffodil is native to southern and western France, Portugal, and Spain.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Narcissus genus — compare its care with other Narcissus species on PlantoScan.
Narcissus is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Narcissus Species
Other Narcissus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Narcissus bulbocodium L., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 289 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Hoop Petticoat Daffodil is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: zebedeugalinha, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 6a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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