Spring bulbs do almost all their real work underground, months before a single flower shows above the soil.
Daffodils and other spring bulbs are largely self-sufficient once planted, needing little beyond deadheading after flowering. The dying foliage should be left uncut rather than tidied away — it’s feeding the bulb for next year’s display, even as it looks untidy for a few weeks.
Sowing & growing calendar
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | Plant in September | Plant in October | ||||||||||
| Job | Job in April |
Care details
- Job In April
Deadhead after flowering but leave the foliage to die back naturally.
- Plant September – October
Plant now — the earlier the better for strong roots before winter.
Growing tips & common problems
- Plant at roughly three times the bulb's own depth — too shallow and they're prone to drying out or frost damage.
- Never cut back or tie up the foliage after flowering; it's feeding the bulb for next year's display.
- Leave clumps undisturbed for several years — flowering usually improves as they naturalise.
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