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Daffodil Bulbs - pot to garden

bac2aribac2ari Posts: 9
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Hi there, I’ve had daffodils planted in a couple of very large pots for a few years now - just top dressed them each year & they did really well. They’re obviously done for the year now we’re in mid May. Would like to move them into my grass & free up the pots for other things. I’ve temporarily (& carefully) moved them into big plastic pots along with the old compost in til the foliage dies down. I think this usually takes 6 weeks or so, so that would take us to late June. Would it be ok to just put them in the grass then? Or do I need to wait until autumn? Alternatively would a better plan be to try & put them in the grass now? Any advice appreciated as would be a shame to have to chuck them. Thank you 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - just dig holes and get them in. Easiest when they've died back themselves, but you can still do them if they've got their foliage if you're careful with the grass cutting   :)

    If they're a bit congested, you can split the clumps and keep some for another container or a border/bed too. 
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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • bac2aribac2ari Posts: 9
    Thank you! I’ll do that today, I never seem to get round to cutting my grass anyway so shouldn’t be an issue :) 
  • thevictorianthevictorian Posts: 1,279
    I do it this time of year as well and let them die back naturally. It helps when you have some foliage because you can see where you planted them and keep them watered if it's dry weather.
  • halenajulie42halenajulie42 Posts: 13

    Typically, it's recommended to transplant daffodils in the autumn, as this is when they are dormant. However, if you have already moved them into temporary pots, you could try moving them into your grass now. Just make sure to choose a spot with well-draining soil and avoid areas that may become waterlogged.

    When transplanting the daffodils, dig a hole that is deep enough to accommodate the bulbs and add some organic matter to the soil to help with drainage. Place the bulbs in the hole with the pointed end facing upwards and cover them with soil. Water them well after planting.

  • bac2aribac2ari Posts: 9
    Thanks, I’ll give it a go now as saves them lying around…also I attempted to put them in the ground in autumn when I originally bought them but the ground was so solid I couldn’t dig it, hence them going in pots in the first place! Hopefully the ground is warmer & bit more diggable now. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    If your ground is solid in autumn, it wouldn't have been ideal for them anyway, so it's better to amend that soil a good bit before putting any bulbs in there. If that's where they're going now, it's worth digging a much bigger hole than you need, and adding plenty of compost or similar to help with that  :)  
    Most daffs do better with a decent amount of moisture, so avoid any areas that are prone to be dry long term. Good drainage, but also moisture for them.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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