Narcissus 'Serola': Vivid Orange-Yellow Daffodil for Bold Garden Displays

Daffodil (Narcissus 'Serola') is a standout large-cupped daffodil that commands attention with its vivid orange and yellow blooms. This reliable perennial bulb reaches 1 to 3 feet tall and spreads 6 to 12 inches, forming neat clumps that return year after year. Its bright, cheerful flowers make it an ideal choice for roadside plantings, mass displays viewed from a distance, and hot-colored garden schemes where it pairs beautifully with contrasting hues like the beet-red Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Woodstock’ or echoes the warm tones of Tulipa ‘American Dream’.

Growing Conditions

Narcissus 'Serola' thrives in full sun to dappled part shade and prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil that stays moist during the growing season. It tolerates a range of soil types but performs best with good drainage. Allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally before cutting it to the ground—this replenishes the bulb for next year's show.

Propagation & Care

Propagate by separating offsets in early summer or early fall and replanting them promptly. The plant is generally low-maintenance once established, though watch for pests like narcissus bulb fly, bulb scale mite, nematodes, and slugs. Diseases such as basal rot and yellow stripe virus can occasionally appear, so ensure good air circulation and avoid overly wet conditions.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 6–12 in.
• Growth Habit: Clumping
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Flower Color: Salmon, Yellow
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Uses: Beds, Borders, Cut Flowers, Indoor, Roadside
• Tolerance: Deer, Frost
• Type: Bulbs