{"id":17404,"date":"2021-05-29T03:28:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T07:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=17404"},"modified":"2021-05-29T03:56:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-29T07:56:17","slug":"plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant And Grow Daffodils In Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the first warmer days in early spring, the daffodils sprout and open their flowers. Here you can find out everything about planting daffodils. Daffodils ( <em>Narcissus<\/em> ) belong to the Amaryllis family ( <em>Amaryllidaceae<\/em> ). The wild species are common in southwest Europe and northwest Africa. However, these Easter messengers have long been at home in our gardens. How popular the daffodil is is shown by its now 24,000 cultivars.<\/p>\n<p>The yellow, white to orange, bell-shaped flowers of the daffodil bloom from February to May, and hundreds of them ring in spring around Easter in meadows, gardens, or city parks. No wonder some people only know daffodils as daffodils.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_daffodils_the_right_planting_time\"><\/span><strong>Planting daffodils: the right planting time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661677e54af0f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661677e54af0f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Planting_daffodils_the_right_planting_time\" title=\"Planting daffodils: the right planting time\">Planting daffodils: the right planting time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Planting_daffodils_the_right_approach\" title=\"Planting daffodils: the right approach\">Planting daffodils: the right approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Planting_daffodils_in_a_bed_or_in_a_pot\" title=\"Planting daffodils: in a bed or in a pot\">Planting daffodils: in a bed or in a pot<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Plant_daffodils_in_the_bed\" title=\"Plant daffodils in the bed\">Plant daffodils in the bed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Plant_daffodils_in_a_pot\" title=\"Plant daffodils in a pot\">Plant daffodils in a pot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Repot_the_daffodils\" title=\"Repot the daffodils\">Repot the daffodils<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Propagate_or_buy_daffodils_yourself\" title=\"Propagate or buy daffodils yourself\">Propagate or buy daffodils yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Daffodils_variety_in_flower_color_and_shape\" title=\"Daffodils: variety in flower color and shape\">Daffodils: variety in flower color and shape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Growing_daffodils_proper_care\" title=\"Growing daffodils: proper care\">Growing daffodils: proper care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Cut_daffodils\" title=\"Cut daffodils\">Cut daffodils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plant-and-grow-daffodils-in-your-own-garden\/#Water_and_fertilize_daffodils\" title=\"Water and fertilize daffodils\">Water and fertilize daffodils<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The daffodil is an onion flower. It forms an onion as a storage organ, which it brings through the winter. All other plant organs die. The bulbs of the daffodil come into the earth in September. So the first roots can form before the first long frost. If necessary, planting is also possible in spring.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_daffodils_the_right_approach\"><\/span><strong>Planting daffodils: the right approach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order for the daffodils to ring in the garden in spring, there are a few things to consider when planting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soil: garden soil possibly mixed with sand; neutral pH<\/li>\n<li>Planting hole: two to three times as deep as the onion is tall<\/li>\n<li>Plant spacing: 12 to 15 cm<\/li>\n<li>The onion comes into the planting hole with the tip pointing upwards<\/li>\n<li>Fill the planting hole loosely with soil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17412\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-buds-of-the-daffodil-are-still-closed.jpg\" alt=\"The buds of the daffodil are still closed\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-buds-of-the-daffodil-are-still-closed.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-buds-of-the-daffodil-are-still-closed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-buds-of-the-daffodil-are-still-closed-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Only too heavy garden soils are mixed with sand. A slightly larger setting depth makes it less likely that the onions will dry out. After planting, watering should be done thoroughly &#8211; this accelerates root formation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e3e3b2;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fdfdcc;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">Tip: If you want to create optimal conditions for your daffodils, use high-quality organic soil.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_daffodils_in_a_bed_or_in_a_pot\"><\/span>Planting daffodils: in a bed or in a pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you take the correct location into account and pay attention to everything important when planting, the 15 to 40 cm high plants feel good almost everywhere. They can be planted in the bed, in pots, in meadows, on the lawn, or in the rock garden. An Easter without daffodils in the garden would be hard to imagine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plant the onion as described in \u201cPlanting daffodils: the correct procedure\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Location: sun to partial shade<\/li>\n<li>Moist and sunny soil in spring, dry in summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant_daffodils_in_the_bed\"><\/span><strong>Plant daffodils in the bed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Planted in the bed, they are one of the first flower carriers in the starting blocks. Along with other early bloomers such as crocuses <em>(Crocus),<\/em> snowdrops <em>(Galanthus),<\/em> lily of the valley <em>(Convallaria majalis),<\/em> daylilies <em>(Hemerocallis),<\/em> or lungwort <em>(Pulmonaria)<\/em> they can already declare war in February the winter. Some varieties such as cyclamen daffodils ( <em>Narcissus cyclamineus<\/em> ) or trumpet daffodils can be grown wild. These varieties multiply on their own and so spread all by themselves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17413\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-glowing-flowers-of-the-daffodils-drive-away-from-the-dreary-winter.jpg\" alt=\"The glowing flowers of the daffodils drive away from the dreary winter\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-glowing-flowers-of-the-daffodils-drive-away-from-the-dreary-winter.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-glowing-flowers-of-the-daffodils-drive-away-from-the-dreary-winter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-glowing-flowers-of-the-daffodils-drive-away-from-the-dreary-winter-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant_daffodils_in_a_pot\"><\/span><strong>Plant daffodils in a pot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A large pot with blooming daffodils makes every house entrance shine. Planting takes place as usual in September. The minimum dimensions for the pot are 25 cm in depth and 20 cm in width. When planting in a pot, the following should be observed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill the pot with a mixture of Plantura organic potting soil and sand<\/li>\n<li>Plant the onion as described in \u201cPlanting daffodils: the correct procedure\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Location: dark place at 4 \u00b0 C<\/li>\n<li>Just keep the soil moist<\/li>\n<li>From germination outside or other lighters, cooler locations<\/li>\n<li>water well, but no waterlogging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Daffodils can also be used as indoor plants to bring spring into your own four walls. Cooler temperatures around 15 \u00b0 C allow the room daffodils to bloom longer. You should also rotate the plants regularly because the flowers face the window.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repot_the_daffodils\"><\/span><strong>Repot the daffodils<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After the plants have wilted, when all parts above ground have died, the onion is removed from the earth and dried. The bulbs are replanted in autumn.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Propagate_or_buy_daffodils_yourself\"><\/span>Propagate or buy daffodils yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a few colorful years, the flowering power declines. Now you can decide whether you want to take the propagation of your bulb flowers into your own hands or simply buy new bulbs. There are many varieties of brown onions available in specialist shops. If you want to multiply yourself, proceed as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer: Take the onion out of the ground and carefully remove the daughter bulbs by hand<\/li>\n<li>Store daughter tubers in a cool, dry place<\/li>\n<li>September: planting of the daughter tubers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17414\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/You-can-also-propagate-daffodils-yourself-using-your-bulbs.jpg\" alt=\"You can also propagate daffodils yourself using your bulbs\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/You-can-also-propagate-daffodils-yourself-using-your-bulbs.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/You-can-also-propagate-daffodils-yourself-using-your-bulbs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/You-can-also-propagate-daffodils-yourself-using-your-bulbs-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When dividing, a piece of the base plate of the onion must remain on the daughter onions. This is where the suction root is formed. It does not take a lot of effort to multiply your daffodils yourself by dividing them. You can also sow daffodils yourself. However, it takes up to seven years for the daffodil to bloom for the first time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daffodils_variety_in_flower_color_and_shape\"><\/span>Daffodils: variety in flower color and shape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The origin of our word daffodil is just as unusual as its trumpet-shaped flower. In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hero who was so enamored with his own beauty that he wanted to hug his reflection in a river and drowned. At the stake, he turned into a daffodil.<\/p>\n<p>The flowers of the daffodil range from white to shades of yellow and orange. The flower structure characterizes the 12 groups of daffodils. The different types of flowers have an intense scent. Nevertheless, due to their heyday, they are unsuitable for a bee pasture. If you want to support the bee population in your own garden, take a look at our article on the 10 most bee-friendly plants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17415\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-flowers-of-the-daffodil-can-shine-in-many-shades-of-white-yellow-and-orange.jpg\" alt=\"The flowers of the daffodil can shine in many shades of white, yellow, and orange\" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-flowers-of-the-daffodil-can-shine-in-many-shades-of-white-yellow-and-orange.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-flowers-of-the-daffodil-can-shine-in-many-shades-of-white-yellow-and-orange-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_daffodils_proper_care\"><\/span>Growing daffodils: proper care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the bulbs are in the ground, you can enjoy the daffodil&#8217;s flower bells almost without any further effort. With a few simple steps, the Easter heralds usher in spring for years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_daffodils\"><\/span><strong>Cut daffodils<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cutting is not necessary. So that the plant does not put unnecessary energy into seed formation, the flower stem is removed after flowering. Do not remove the leaves until they have yellowed. When it wilts, nutrients are shifted to the onion. The onion is better cared for through the winter. When planting in the lawn, you should wait until the leaves have wilted before you start mowing the lawn for the first time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_and_fertilize_daffodils\"><\/span><strong>Water and fertilize daffodils<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When watering, it should be noted that the soil must not be too dry for a long period of time. Waterlogging should be avoided with Fusarium because of the risk of fungal infection. For a bulbous plant, however, the daffodil is very tolerant of moisture.<\/p>\n<p>As with other early-blooming bulb flowers, fertilization takes place in spring when the leaves are sprouting. It is fertilized with primarily organic fertilizer or ripe compost.<\/p>\n<p>Summary Growing Daffodils: Proper Care<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the flower stem after flowering<\/li>\n<li>Remove leaves only after wilting<\/li>\n<li>Watering: No waterlogging, no ball dryness<\/li>\n<li>Spring: Mainly organic fertilization when leaves are sprouting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the first warmer days in early spring, the daffodils sprout and open their flowers. Here you can find out everything about planting daffodils. Daffodils ( Narcissus ) belong to the Amaryllis family ( Amaryllidaceae ). The wild species are common in southwest Europe and northwest Africa. 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