Growing Daffodils Archives

The short answer to this question is that deer do not eat daffodils, nor do many other types of animals.  Daffodil bulbs, leaves, stems, and flowers are toxic. Also, they

Daffodils are a cheery and familiar sign of spring, whether planted in your garden, scattered throughout your lawn, or kept in pots and containers on your windowsill, porch, balcony, or

Growing daffodils indoors on an ongoing basis is not usually a successful venture. Yet, forcing them to bloom seasonally can be fun and adds a bright spot of color to

Daffodils grow naturally in clumps over time, so it’s not good to plant new bulbs closely in pre-arranged clumps. Healthy daffodil bulbs will produce “daughter” bulbs over time and form

Daffodils and jonquils are very similar. In fact, jonquils are a type of daffodil, but all daffodils are not necessarily jonquils.  Jonquils and daffodils belong to the plant genus Narcissus.

When your potted daffodils have finished blooming, place them in an area that receives plenty of bright, indirect sunlight and stays relatively cool. Continue providing water sparingly to nourish the

The short answer to this question is yes! In the right setting, healthy daffodils can and will spread by reseeding themselves and producing new bulbs. If you want a richly

The bloom time of daffodils varies depending upon the type of daffodil in question and its location. Some varieties, in some locations, may bloom off and on for half the

Generally speaking, it’s best to plant daffodils and tulips in September, mid-October, November, and December so that they can settle in during the winter and be ready to bloom in

Generally speaking, daffodils bloom in the springtime, but there are many different varieties of daffodils, and their exact bloom times vary. Some types bloom very early in the spring. Others

Did you know that daffodils don’t come from Holland? Indeed, many of today’s thousands of lovely cultivars are developed and grown in Holland, but original daffodils grew wild in Spain,

Although yellow is the most common color for daffodils, you may be surprised to know that there are many choices in color. Among the thousands of cultivars, they range from

Spring-blooming bulbs are easy to plant in the fall, and they provide a glorious splash of bright color early in the springtime.  Of all the spring-blooming bulbs available, daffodils are

Daffodils are an excellent addition to any yard, garden, or naturalized landscape. One of the best things about having daffodils is that they multiply readily. But this means that you have

What is the best time to prune daffodils? First, it’s important to understand that you should not cut your daffodil leaves too early. If you don’t wait until they turn

How do you transplant forced or container daffodils into your garden after they have bloomed?  Are daffodils that have bloomed indoors in winter spent, or can you successfully transplant them

The first year you plant your daffodils, they will probably bloom well. However, in the following years, they may bloom less or even fail to bloom. This can be caused