Where will daffodils grow?
Daffodils are extremely adaptable bulbs, growing anywhere there is well-drained soil and at least a half-day of sun during the blooming season. If you aren’t buying your bulbs from a reliable local supplier, be sure to inquire about hardiness. When should daffodils be planted? In our climate, daffodils can be planted all through October. It is important not to plant the bulbs too early or they will begin to send up their flower shoot before the ground freezes. If this happens, you may loose next spring’s blooms, and possibly the bulbs. The later in the season you put in your daffodils, the deeper you should plant them. How close should I space my daffodils? On average, daffodils are planted 4 to a square foot. Exact spacing of your bulbs depends on where they are being planted and the effect you want to achieve. When you are planting a bed for a mass effect, plant 4-5 per square foot. Daffodils can also be planted in small clusters, spacing them 6-7 bulbs per square foot. When naturali
