Daffodil Bulbs are best planted in autumn, we provide a guide to planting all varieties including miniature, double and fragrant daffodils.
Species daffodils are also a fantastic addition to the garden. Species types can be purchased from Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries.
Care and Growing Hints
Daffodils are native to Europe, North Africa and Asia, originally a woodland plant and will grow well in shade to full sun.
A soil rich in humus is best, so dig in well rotted manure.
They make excellent cut flowers. After flowering in the spring, allow plants to grow until the foliage dies back. This allows them to store energy in the bulb for the following year. Plant bulbs in clumps for best effect.
Bulb quality is important, so check bulbs before you buy them or as soon as you receive them. Ensure that they are firm and dry and with no sign of disease or mould, specialist daffodil nurseries prove to be regularly reliable.
Basic Care
In many cases it is not necessary to lift bulbs every year. Remember to leave the foliage on until the plant dies back. The foliage is where the daffodil bulbs draw energy from. A complete fertilizer will help produce strong blooms, and a little mulch will help keep the bulbs from drying.
Planting and Dividing Daffodil Bulbs
- Daffodil Bulbs should be planted in autumn.
- Bulbs are best planted in a humus rich well drained position where they receive plenty of sun. Plant bulbs in clumps or groups about 12 cm apart.
- Dig the soil well and dig in some organic matter, plant the bulbs and water in well
- They need to be planted about 10 – 14 cm deep and the pointy end facing upwards.
- If you intend to divide them lift them in late summer and store until late autumn in a cool dry well aired position.
More Bulb Resources
- Tazetta daffodils
- Bulbocodium or ‘Hoop petticoat’ daffodils
- Flower Bulbs (general)
- Narcissus bulbocodium – Hoop Petticoat Daffodils
- Tazetta Daffodils
- Bulb Planting Guide
- Bulb Facts
- Growing Arisaema Bulbs
- Growing Saffron Crocus
Daffodil Bulb Resources
- Daffodil Bulbs in the USA
- Daffodil Bulbs in the UK
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