Daffodil Break Out

Some daffodils quietly blend into the spring garden. Daffodil ‘Break Out’ does the exact opposite. This striking Division 4 double daffodil produces large, lavishly layered blooms that look far more like peonies or camellias than traditional narcissus. Each flower is packed with ruffled petals in soft primrose and creamy ivory tones, surrounding a richly textured centre of golden yellow and warm apricot-orange, often brushed with a delicate blush. It is the kind of flower that makes visitors stop mid-conversation to ask what it is.

Flowering in mid-spring, ‘Break Out’ arrives just as the garden begins to hit its stride. Strong stems hold the generous blooms upright through changeable spring weather, while the long-lasting flowers bring weeks of colour outdoors and exceptional performance indoors as cut flowers. Unlike single daffodils, double varieties are best picked once fully open, allowing you to enjoy every intricate layer and colour variation at its best.

This variety brings wonderful texture and fullness to borders, pathways, containers, and naturalised plantings. It looks especially beautiful woven through late tulips, alliums, and other spring favourites, yet it is equally impressive planted in bold drifts on its own. Over time, the bulbs will naturalise gently, returning reliably year after year with even more blooms.

Like all daffodils, ‘Break Out’ is naturally resistant to squirrels, and rodents, making it as dependable as it is beautiful. Plant it once, and it will reward you every spring with effortless colour and character.

What You’ll Receive

Top-quality Daffodil ‘Break Out’ bulbs, ready for autumn planting and spectacular mid-spring flowering.

Facts:

Type: Division 4 Double Daffodil
Colour: Creamy white and soft primrose petals with warm yellow and orange centres
Flowering Time: Mid-spring
Height: Approximately 35–40 cm
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Ideal for: Borders, containers, naturalising, and cut flowers
Planting Advice

Plant bulbs in autumn, ideally 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Position them approximately 15 cm deep with the pointed end facing upwards, spacing bulbs 10–15 cm apart. Daffodils thrive in well-drained soil and dislike sitting in winter wet conditions.

After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally before removing it. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following year’s display. For the most dramatic effect, plant ‘Break Out’ in generous groups of at least ten bulbs.