King Alfred type Classic Improved Daffodil
Narcissus 'King Alfred'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
King Alfred type Classic Improved Daffodil
Plant Highlights
King Alfred type Classic Improved Daffodil highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 3-8
Daffodils are always bright and cheery, and the gold standard has now been made better! Introducing the King Alfred Type Classic Improved Daffodil (Narcissus 'King Alfred') that displays saturated pure sunshine yellow petals and trumpets! In fact, the flower's trumpet cup is quite large and readily accommodates even the fattest bumblebee or largest early-emerging butterfly! You'll be seeing sunspots at how bright these yellow blooms shine in your floral bouquets!
King Alfred is a solitary-born bloom held 16-18 inches high and fringed in a vertical growing clump of grassy slender green foliage! It colonizes like a champ and brings vivid color to your spring landscape! Plus these spring ephemerals are sweetly scented!
This Classic Improved Daffodil King Alfred was world famous since 1899, and was the 'standard' yellow Trumpet Daffodil and this improved, classic Type look-a-like is better than the original! Naturalizing quickly, these extremely low-maintenance spring delights are among the easiest to grow spring-flowering perennial bulbs!
Planting and Application:
King Alfred is a variety that is often used for easy massed displays, groupings, and in cheerful drifts. It's easy to see why! Even spring lawns gain vivid color when interspersed among the turf. This flower is a new variety so you can be the first in your neighborhood to show off these impressive and bright blossoms that Butterflies and bees adore. Or use long rows as golden edging! Don't worry about competition because Daffodil roots are polite and won't overcrowd.
Also known as Narcissus or Jonquils, Daffodils create an enchanting spring garden! Daffodils are both new and experienced gardeners enjoy these plant-and-forget bulbs! Sized for mixed-planters on porch or patio, or in containers for forcing indoors. They're delightful winter gifts and decorations, and make wonderful floral arrangements sure to brighten someone's day!
- Bright Golden Yellow Cups & Saucers
- Several Blooms & Stems Per Bulb
- Clumping Low-Maintenance Green Foliage
- Fall-Planted, Early Spring-Flowering Perennial
- Early Spring Color, Beds & Borders, Containers & Cut Flowers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Daffodil bulbs are easy to care for! Plant 6-8 inches deep at least 3-inches apart with the pointed end facing upward. They must have well-drained soil and lots of sunshine all growing season. In colder zones, plant deeper and mulch well so they can survive the winter. Add bulb fertilizer to each hole for best results. Deer and rodent resistant, there are no pests or disease issues to worry about with Daffodils. In fact, their only issue is with soggy soil that will rot the bulbs.
- Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Moderately Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Deadhead After Bloom, Prune to Ground When Leaves Yellow
- Very Cold Hardy
- Deer & Rodent Resistant
Don't miss out on your chance to have a beautiful, large, and improved blossom in your cut garden and in your home. Order King Alfred Improved Narcissus bulbs from Nature Hills today! We will ship your bulbs based on the correct planting time for your growing zone!
