How to Grow Daffodil Flowering Bulbs

How to Grow Daffodil Flowering Bulbs
The Gardener's Network

Ah Daffodils, are among the first flowers to bloom in the spring. They bring a promise of warmer weather, along with a burst of color to the still grey landscape of your yard and flowerbeds. A member of the Narcissus family, Daffodils originated in the woods of Europe.

Like other bulbs, Daffodils are easy to grow. Pop a few into your flower bed in the fall and Voila..... They awaken brightly in the spring!

Daffodils are great for forcing bulbs to bloom indoors. As you already know, they are very popular cut and put in vases, too.

Propagation:

Daffodils are grown from bulbs. Select quality bulbs that have not dried out. The larger the bulb, the bigger the plant and flower next spring.

Dig up bulbs after a couple of years. Separate and replant them.

How to Grow Daffodils:

Plant Daffodil bulbs in the fall. Plant about two to four weeks before the ground freezes to allow the roots to develop underground. Plant them 6-8 inches deep. Space plants three to six inches apart. Note, that Daffodils will tolerate some crowding.

Sprinkle a little bulb fertilizer in the hole during planting. For established beds, spread the fertilizer on top of the soil. You can work it in lightly, but you risk damaging the bulbs.

As natives to woodland areas, Daffodils will grow well in shade to full sun.

After they bloom in the spring, allow the plants to grow until they die off. They need time after blooming to store energy in the bulbs for next year. To remove the dead plant, either snip them off at the base, or twist the leaves while pulling lightly.

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