I Have Been Growing Peruvian Daffodils For The Last 3 Years. I Get Lots Of Great Foliage But I Have Never Had A Bloom On Any Of My

Question

plants. The plants naturalize very well but never bloom. Why??? I have planted them the last 3 years in fertile, well drained soil, but never have any of the bloomed. They were also in a location for full sun exposure.

Answer 1

It sounds like your soil could be a little too nutritious! Too much nitrogen can cause poor, or lack of, flowering. Make sure to test your soil:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm

If all is in range, then you may need to grow them in container, so that they do not get disturbed during storage. This may help them take advantage of a longer growing period without change to the root zone, which ultimately, can help with flowering.

Here is an article that will help you with their care:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/peruvian-daffodil/growing-peruvian-daffodils.htm