Daffodil 'King Alfred'

Narcissus

How to grow Daffodil 'King Alfred'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that King Alfred is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing King Alfred from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 5.85 inches (15.0 cm).

Transplanting King Alfred

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as King Alfred is a hardy plant.

Harvesting King Alfred

King Alfred folklore & trivia

The original variety was created by John Kendall in 1899, however most of the bulbs sold today as “King Alfred” are most likely not the true heirloom original.