Daffodils are the most dependable spring bulb. Deer ignore them, squirrels won't dig them, and they multiply quietly year after year. Plant once in fall and enjoy for decades.
Sun: Full sun to part shade. Water: Low. Zones: 3–9. Height: 6 in – 2 ft. Bloom time: Early to mid-spring.
Plant bulbs 6 inches deep in fall, pointed end up. Let foliage fully yellow before removing — it feeds next year's bloom. Divide clumps every 5–7 years when blooms decline. Mix early, mid, and late varieties for 8+ weeks of flowers.
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01 When should I cut back daffodil foliage?
Only after leaves have fully yellowed — usually 6–8 weeks after flowering. Cutting earlier starves the bulb and reduces next year's blooms.
02 Do daffodils multiply?
Yes — most varieties multiply steadily, forming dense clumps over 5–7 years. When blooming declines, lift and divide the clump in early summer after foliage dies back. Replant immediately at the original depth, 6 inches apart.
03 Why are my daffodils leafing out but not blooming?
Called 'blindness,' usually from one of three causes: bulbs planted too shallow (needs 6 inches deep), crowded clumps that need dividing, or foliage cut back too early in previous years. Also — hot summers in southern zones can prevent reliable return.