Redoing a flower bed. I would like to plant daffodils. Wondering how long they will bloom?
Daffodils are typically planted in the fall for spring bloom. They only bloom for a few weeks. It's important they get enough winter chill to bloom properly, about 15 weeks at 40 degrees F. To get that in Louisiana, you will need to store them in the refrigerator before planting.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-bulbs-in-the-south.htm
spring? We are in a challenging growing area for daffodils as our Chinook freeze-thaw cycles can cause moisture to seep down and rot the bulbs. In the fall of 2021, 1800 Dutch Master and Poets Original bulbs were planted by approximately 100 persons in honour of my parents who had recently died. The bulbs were planted between October 9 and November 3. All bulbs were fertilized, watered and mulched at time of planting. Results were very mixed - some grew successfully, an average of 20% bloomed, many produced leaves only, and over 50% did not show at all. Of the 250 bulbs I personally planted, 24 produced leaves, 12 of these produced tiny or normal flowers, and the rest did not appear. People are reluctant to replant this fall as they don't want to disturb or damage the bulbs planted a year ago. Might daffodils appear in the second spring if they did not appear the first spring? Any advice you can provide is very sincerely appreciated! Thank you! Also we are thinking that the bulbs that produced leaves only this spring may produce flowers next year? Thank you so much for this opportunity to ask a question!
Yes, they can still grow and bloom the next year. First, though, dig up a few in random spots to see if they are still there and didn't rot or hadn't been eaten by marauding animals. Also, check the fertilizer used. Too much nitrogen can halt flowering. And they need full sun.
Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodils-not-blooming.htm
I have dug up the planting area where the bulbs were for several years. I'm adding better soil.
These will be best planted in late November in zone 10. Here is an article that will help:
I live in Georgia and we have been having warm weather, now my daffodil bulbs are coming up what do I do it's going to be really cold next week.
Cover them with more soil and mulch if they are just an inch or two above ground. If they are further along, you can add more mulch and cover them with cloth or boxes when freezing weather hits. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/plants-flowering-early.htm
Can you start Daffodil bulbs in January? We live in Cumming, GA and I have the bulbs.
While January may be late for planting Daffodil bulbs in Cumming, GA, you can still try it if the bulbs are in good condition. Choose well-draining soil, plant bulbs 6 inches deep with 4-6 inches spacing, and water thoroughly. Keep the soil consistently moist and consider applying mulch for temperature regulation. Note that late planting might result in delayed or erratic blooming due to the lack of sufficient chilling hours for the bulbs. Monitor the bulbs closely and provide proper care for a chance of enjoying spring flowers.
This article will give you more information n the care of the flower:
Have a pot of daffodils. If I plant them in the garden now, will I have to dig up the bulbs and replant them in the fall?
Likely, it is disrupt their cycle to plant them now. These need to be planted from September to November, while they are dormant, to give them the proper chill hours. It will give them a chance to complete the rest of this cycle so that it has energy to store for flowering by the fall. You can leave them in ground after that. They prefer much colder, but tolerate our warmer temperatures in zone 7.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-bulbs-planted-late.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/dividing-daffodil-bulbs.htm
. I assume that if the weather is unseasonably warm it's not too late, and that the daffodils would still be in full bloom come spring. Would the same be true of hyacinths? Also, could squirrels and/or voles disrupt the flowering of the bulbs by tunneling or chewing at the roots? I am writing a novella that contains a small paragraph about the planting of daffodils and hyacinth bulbs and although fiction, it has to be accurate. A response is appreciated. I would also love to take it a step further by having someone read the paragraph for accuracy.
Spring blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths can be planted as long as the ground is not frozen. Squirrels, voles, mice, gophers, and chipmunks may snack on flower bulbs.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/protect-flower-bulbs.htm