Daffodils 'Baby Boomer' (Narcissus 'Baby Boomer')

Daffodils 'Baby Boomer'

Also known as: Narcissus 'Baby Boomer'

Daffodils 'Baby Boomer' is a cultivar of miniature daffodil, presumably named after the numerous small flowers on each stem – a baby boom of blooms! This cultivar is a cheerful yellow with a sweet scent. They are enjoyed in windowboxes and containers for their petite size, and have the additional bonus of being deer and rabbit resistant.

Scientific classification

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

30 cm

Plant Height

10 cm

Spread

Evergreen

Leaf type

Care Guide for Daffodils 'Baby Boomer'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Daffodils 'Baby Boomer' requires minimal watering, typically once after planting, unless conditions are dry. Potted daffodils 'Baby Boomer' needs more frequent watering during leaf growth and flowering. Avoid watering during summer dormancy to prevent bulb rot, resuming in autumn and winter when soil is dry.

Fertilize: Daffodils 'Baby Boomer' requires minimal fertilizer; mix bulb food or bone meal at planting in fall. Use water-soluble fertilizers in spring with a 5-10-10 ratio for leafy growth and 0-10-10 for flowering. After flowering, top dress with potassium fertilizer to aid bulb rejuvenation.

Pruning: Daffodils 'Baby Boomer' features vibrant blooms. Prune only after natural die-back in late spring to aid nutrient storage. Promptly remove spent blooms to maintain bulb health, avoiding early leaf pruning for rejuvenation. Correct pruning fosters strong growth and ensures continual seasonal blooms.

Propagation: Bulbs for planting can be purchased at garden centers. Daffodils 'Baby Boomer' is a perennial bulb that produces baby bulbs around mature ones, which can be used for propagation. In autumn, dig up and separate the bulbs for replanting. After 2-3 years, daffodils 'Baby Boomer' can bloom again.

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