Daffodil Large Cupped
Pipe Major
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30-50cm -
8-10cm
30-50cm 
8-10cm Daffodil ‘Pipe Major’ is a striking and reliable large‑cupped variety with bold colour contrast and strong garden presence. Its bright yellow petals frame a vivid red‑orange cup that deepens as the flower matures, creating a warm, glowing effect in the spring landscape. This is a daffodil that stands out even from a distance.
Classification: Division 2 Large‑Cupped
Colour Code: 2 Y‑O (yellow petals with an orange cup)
Why Gardeners Choose It:
• Bright, eye‑catching colour that shows up beautifully in the garden
• Large, well‑formed blooms on sturdy stems
• Mid season flowering for dependable spring impact
• Grows to approximately 40 to 50 cm
• Excellent for borders, mass planting, and cutting
Bred by the renowned hybridizer Brian S. Duncan and registered in 1982. ‘Pipe Major’ has become a favourite among gardeners and exhibitors for its strong colour and consistent performance.
Where It Performs Best:
Ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and spring displays. Its bold colouring makes it perfect for planting in groups where it can create a bright, cheerful focal point.
Daffodils are among the showiest and easiest to grow of Spring flowering bulbs. Available in an incredible array of colours and shapes, they are ideal for the Spring flower garden.
Prepare the soil deeply, mixing in compost, or our Bulb Fertilizer, preferably in a sunny, free draining position.
Daffodil bulbs are best planted in bold clumps, 8-10cm deep and 10-15cm apart.
If drainage is a problem, plant shallower, and mound 7-10cm of soil over the bulbs.
For a full overview of how to plant Daffodils visit our Gardeners Guide.
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