• Trumpet
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–7
  • Yellow
  • Single

King Alfred

Perennial trumpet daffodil in yellow, blooming in mid spring. Trumpet daffodil with one vivid yellow flower per stem in classic trumpet form. USDA zones 3–7.

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A King Alfred daffodil flower up close on the plant
A King Alfred daffodil flower up close on the plant

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King Alfred daffodil plants in bloom in a garden
King Alfred daffodil plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Trumpet Single
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Mid spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
18–20 in (46–51 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–7 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Narcissus hybrid

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Trumpet daffodil registered in Great Britain in the 1890s. John Scheepers states the original has not been grown commercially for some time and sells Dutch Master as a King Alfred look-alike under this name.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • John ScheepersBulbs

    10 bulbs

    In stock

    $13.75Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • True Leaf MarketBulbs

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    $27.99Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A King Alfred daffodil flower up close on the plant
    A King Alfred daffodil flower up close on the plant
  • King Alfred daffodil plants in bloom in a garden
    King Alfred daffodil plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is King Alfred hardy in my zone?

King Alfred survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 7. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does King Alfred need full sun?

King Alfred grows in full sun or part shade.

When does King Alfred bloom?

King Alfred blooms in mid spring.

Is King Alfred good for cutting?

Our sources don't list King Alfred as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Mount Hood daffodil flower up close on the plant Mount Hood White trumpet daffodil that opens pale yellow, 18 to 20 inches, mid spring. TrumpetMid springTall
A Pink Parasol daffodil flower up close on the plant Pink Parasol Trumpet daffodil with broad white petals and a fluted peach pink trumpet. TrumpetMid springMedium height

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