Daffodil
Narcissus
An ornamental plant, planted March to May or August to September.
In September: mulch the daffodil. It can be planted now. Wear gloves: it can irritate skin.
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Daffodil, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant a pot-grown daffodil. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Plant daffodil bulbs. | usual | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual |
| Deadhead the daffodil. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Mulch the daffodil. | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Lift and divide the daffodil. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | none | none | none |
| Feed the daffodil. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | none | none | none |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Handle it with care
Wear gloves: it can irritate skin.
Strong source: RHS.
Planting
Plant a pot-grown daffodil March to May. Moderate source: RHS.
Plant daffodil bulbs August to September, 10cm deep, 7 to 10cm apart. Moderate sources: RHS, Gardeners’ World and Sarah Raven.
Deadhead the daffodil
Usually March to May. Moderate source: RHS.
Mulch the daffodil
Spread a thick layer of well-rotted garden compost over the soil.
Usually March to May, and September to November. Moderate source: RHS.
Lift and divide the daffodil
Usually May. Moderate source: RHS.
Feed the daffodil
Give a seaweed liquid feed after flowering, to help next year’s flowers and prevent daffodil blindness.
Usually May. Moderate source: RHS.
What the source words mean
Strong: the RHS page for this plant is among them.Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
What not to do
Don’t cut daffodil leaves off too soon
Wait until they turn yellow, usually about six weeks after flowering, and don’t tie them in knots.
Moderate source: RHS.
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