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- Q.Daffodils - My Daffodils flowers are dead now. Is now good time to remove bulbs? I am in Philadelphia and spring is ...
- Q.Replanting Daffodils - My garden was dug up to prepare a new landscape and along with it were many daffodils. The workers saved ...
- Q.Frost Killed Daffodils In Pots - I filled a planter with daffodils last fall and they were coming along beautifully this spring (about 4 inches tall) ...
- Q.Planting - Can I plant in top of a daffodil circle?
- Q.Daffodil Leaves - Can I trim the daffodil leaves without hindering them from blooming?
- Q.Do Rotting Bulbs Smell Like Manure - I had some bulbs, mostly daffodils, in a bucket of dirt awaiting transplant. When I starting taking them out, the ...
- Q.Daffodils - Will daffodils grow in direct sunlight? I've never planted them but have no shade for them. Making sure before I ...
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oscarsoldano on
April 18, 2016
19103Q.Daffodils
My Daffodils flowers are dead now. Is now good time to remove bulbs? I am in Philadelphia and spring is beginning. Thanks, Oscar
- Answered by
JeffreyGardener on
April 19, 2016A.Unless you don't want daffodils for next year, do not remove the daffodils now. Wait until the daffodil leaves have turned yellow, flopped over, and you're able to remove them with a gentle tug. If you have to pull hard, they're not ready yet. Daffodils, just like all bulbs, need time (a couple of months) to replenish themselves in order to survive and produce flowers for next year. Give them plenty of sun.
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- Asked by
bomoseen20 on
May 6, 2016
11793Q.replanting daffodils
My garden was dug up to prepare a new landscape and along with it were many daffodils. The workers saved them for me and put them in many empty pots but it hasn't stopped raining since the work was done and I haven't been able to re-plant them. They had just finished blooming and still have the greens attached. How do I re-plant them and how long can they stay out of the ground?
- Answered by
jackdaw47 on
May 6, 2016A.let the green leaves dry out, depending on where you live, I would plant them in the fall,dig a hole throw in a little fertilizer and plant with eye up and cover with dirt.
And hope the squirrels don't dig them up:-)Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Kaye on
May 7, 2016
Toronto Ontario, CanadaQ.frost killed daffodils in pots
I filled a planter with daffodils last fall and they were coming along beautifully this spring (about 4 inches tall) when we got two rounds of freezing weather. The pots are now bare. Will they come back or do I dig them out?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2016A.Daffodils can generally take light frosts, but a couple rounds of very cold weather certainly can kill the flowers.
It is possible that the bulbs themselves may also have frozen since the plant was potted. Often times the pot does not provide enough insulation against the cold.The bulbs will not flower again this year.
Allow the pots to dry out and lift the bulbs to store. If they froze they will become soft and mushy. They should be thrown away if this is the case.
If the bulbs are firm, you can store and plant out again the fall.Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-planting-care-tips-how-to-plant-daffodils-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/transplanting-forced-daffodils.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Drive55 on
May 8, 2016
6aQ.Planting
Can I plant in top of a daffodil circle?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2016A.I would concentrate on planting among the Daffodils and not over the top.
Planting on top of bulbs generally leads to overwatering and over fertilizing the bulbs which then causes no spring flowers and or rotten bulbs.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
djtaylor1128 on
May 25, 2016
Marysville, OhioQ.daffodil leaves
Can I trim the daffodil leaves without hindering them from blooming?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 27, 2016A.The foliage should remain on the plant and this article will explain the process.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-bulbs-after-blooming.htm
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Anonymous on
July 2, 2016Q.do rotting bulbs smell like manure
I had some bulbs, mostly daffodils, in a bucket of dirt awaiting transplant. When I starting taking them out, the dirt was extremely wet and some bulbs were mushy but it stunk like fresh manure! Are they all rotted and should I throw it all away? I don't want to infect my new plantings but would like to save bulbs if possible.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 3, 2016A.Yes, the bulbs have rotted and you will need to throw them away.
They will not recover and will not bloom.
Sorry this happened.Here is a link on bulb storage.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htm
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shadow-1953 on
October 19, 2016
Moline, IllijoisQ.daffodils
Will daffodils grow in direct sunlight? I've never planted them but have no shade for them. Making sure before I plant them. First time planting them. Live in Moline, Illinois
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 20, 2016A.Here is a great article that will help you with starting your bulb garden!
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