Daffodils are beautiful plants that start blooming right after winter has passed in early March. Their pretty yellow flowers will be the first thing you see after the blanket of snow melts!
They were among the first flowers I started growing as a beginner, and ever since, daffodils have continued to bloom in my garden. These plants are like an alarm to me, waking me up from a cold winter to sunny weather with a beautiful view of my daffodils!
Do you also want to plant these flowers? That’s great! But you should know that daffodils need to be planted at the right time. There’s only one month that’s perfect to start planting them!
Autumn Is The Ultimate Season To Start Planting Daffodils
If you want to have your garden filled with these amazing flowers, plant them in September. Even if you happen to miss the deadline, planting them in early November will also work!
It’s important to place daffodils into the ground before the soil freezes. The temperature of the soil needs to be between 55 and 60°F. This will give them enough time to establish their roots before the cold weather takes over your garden.
Since planting time is getting closer, you’ll need to know the best method to do it! I happen to have this amazing planting technique that works perfectly for my daffodils. Let’s take a peek!
Take A Look At This Easy Method For Planting Daffodil Bulbs
First you’ll need to choose the perfect spot in your garden for daffodils! Make sure to plant them somewhere they will receive at least six hours of sunlight every day.
After you’ve found a good place, it’s time to place the daffodils in soil (it needs to be well-drained) about three to six inches deep. There’s no need to add any nutrients in the holes because it can cause bulbs to rot and burn!
You can just amend the soil with compost before planting. Daffodil bulbs should be spaced at least six inches apart. This will allow them to spread evenly without being crowded!
All that is left is to cover the bulbs gently with the soil and water them. You can continue watering them until the rainy season begins. Since daffodils are perennials, once you’ve planted them with this helpful method, they will continue blooming in your garden every spring!
If you think that we are finished, think again! I want to show you some amazing plants that you can plant side by side with your daffodils.
Check Out These Amazing Companion Plants That Work Great With Daffodils
Want to hear a funny story? A few years ago, I went to get the daffodil bulbs I had left in my garage. Bear in mind that my garage is full of all different kinds of bulbs that I wanted to plant in my garden that fall.
After finishing everything, when spring came, I eagerly went to check my daffodils’ progress! The next thing I saw was that my daffodils had some company. It wasn’t bees or butterflies; instead, there were lots of tulips!
Then I remembered that I didn’t mark my bulbs, so I accidentally picked up the tulips along with the daffodils.
That’s when I started searching for more plants that go hand in hand with these yellow flowers. It turned out that daylilies, azaleas, alliums, and hyacinths are perfect companion plants!
So if you want to welcome more colorful flowers into your garden this spring, make sure to plant one of these amazing flowers with your daffodils.
It’s time for a new task this fall, and now you know the right place and time for planting daffodils! You’ll just need to get some bulbs, a planter, and you’re good to go. With the help of the methods I shared with you, planting will be much easier!
Every spring, I enjoy the view of the beautiful yellow flowers that daffodils bring to my garden. Since September is coming to an end, it is best to start planting right now. Don’t forget to sneak in some companion bulbs with your daffodils!