Daffodil Avalanche.

The_Lazy_Gardener · January 2022

Hi, I planted my daffodil bulbs about two weeks ago. They had grown about an inch in the bag they were in. I know I left it a bit late. Will they still flower ok?

Thanks

Fred

Posy · January 2022

I don't know but I hope so, Fred. I was given some bulbs at Christmas - don't ask! - so I have the same issue.

Fairygirl · January 2022

If they flower, it'll be later. Alternatively, they might do very little this year, but they should be fine next year

As long as they were still firm, and viable, they should be ok. Even if you don't get much in the way of flowers, if you get some decent foliage on them, you can give them a little feed as they die back, and that helps the bulbs bulk up and stay healthy for future years too.

The_Lazy_Gardener · January 2022

Thanks for your help. Fingers crossed. Im a lazy gardener. 😆

Fairygirl · January 2022

Fred Mead said:

Thanks for your help. Fingers crossed. Im a lazy gardener. 😆

The_Lazy_Gardener · January 2022

Fairygirl said:

If they flower, it'll be later. Alternatively, they might do very little this year, but they should be fine next year

As long as they were still firm, and viable, they should be ok. Even if you don't get much in the way of flowers, if you get some decent foliage on them, you can give them a little feed as they die back, and that helps the bulbs bulk up and stay healthy for future years too.

They were a little bit soft. Oops. Quite expensive as well. That will teach me.

Fairygirl · January 2022

Aye - that'll larn ya @Fred Mead

Even if you get some thriving, they should multiply over time ,so don't give up hope. Fingers crossed for you.
and make sure you plant straight away next time....

The_Lazy_Gardener · January 2022

Thanks @Fairygirl. I think my new name should be, The Lazy Gardener. 🙂.

Fairygirl · January 2022

Daffodil Avalanche.

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