It is very simple to plant a Daffodil Memorial Garden and you will be amazed at what a meaningful activity it is for your organization. You can always start small and add to the Garden year by year. We will guide you every step of the way.
(Please note: Daffodils bulbs and plants should not be eaten.)
Choose a location that can be cared for and maintained as a Holocaust Memorial Garden.
Daffodil bulb planting takes place in the Fall. (October-December depending on your location/climate).
The Daffodil bulbs need to be planted prior to the first frost/snow.
It is easier to plant in an already established bed, otherwise you will need to till and add planting soil.
Select a location that is mostly sunny.
We supply the daffodil bulbs to ensure they are counted toward the overall project goal and that they are the correct shape and color for The Daffodil Project.
We donate and supply the first 250 bulbs and plaque and stand at no charge and ask that you also purchase a minimum of an additional 250 bulbs. Daffodil bulbs are available at $100 per 250 bulbs (includes shipping).
Note that the cost for the daffodils, plaque and stand are through The Daffodil Project. The planting soil, mulch, and tiller rental would be through a garden supply company. For every 250 daffodil bulbs you will need 8 bags of 1 cubic ft planting soil and 4 bags of 2 cubic ft mulch. Tiller rental , if needed, is available at garden centers for about $50.
For new sites we provide a Daffodil Project plaque and stand for installation at your location. You may order additional plaques and stands through our site, or alternatively, you can create your own stand.
Below is a Zone map that we use to determine which daffodils we will be sending to your location.
While planting bulbs in most locations works extremely well, it’s been more difficult to plant bulbs in Zones 9-12. For these zones, we are recommending silk daffodils to be planted that will count towards the overall goal of planting 1.5 million daffodils. You may order daffodil bulbs or silk daffodils at our site. Daffodils will be shipped directly from our supplier at the correct time for planting.
Invite a Holocaust Survivor to plant bulbs and to speak.
Explain the significance of the planting of the bulbs and the meaning of The Daffodil Project.
Consider lighting memorial candles.
Invite children to help plant.
Dedicate the memorial plaque at the time of planting or when the daffodils bloom in the spring.
Purchase and distribute Holocaust Remembrance bracelets. The bracelets serve as a tangible and ongoing reminder to “Never Forget”.
