What to do with daffodils after they finish blooming?

Daffodil, also known as yellow daffodil and trumpet daffodil, is a perennial herb of the Amaryllidaceae family. This flower usually blooms in spring. The flowers are bright yellow and beautiful, and are very ornamental. So what should we do with daffodils after they bloom? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Fertilize after flowering

After flowering, the bulbs of daffodils are in a state of nutrient depletion. In order to make the bulbs strong, more leaves are needed to carry out photosynthesis. Therefore, fertilizer should be applied immediately after the flowers fade to replenish the nutrients consumed during flowering. The recommended fertilizer is slow-release potassium fertilizer which can promote photosynthesis. It only needs to be applied once for ground planting; potted plants need to be applied with liquid potassium fertilizer 1-3 times a month.

2. Cut off the flower stems

After the daffodils have finished blooming, the flower stems will gradually wither and need to be cut off. Cutting off the flower stems can promote nutrient accumulation in the plant and prepare for the next flowering.

3. Reasonable watering

After the daffodils bloom, you need to keep the soil moist, but don't overwater. When watering, make sure the water penetrates the soil and does not remain on the surface.

4. Lighting adjustment

Daffodils need sufficient light before blooming, and 4-6 hours of light per day are required. But after it grows flowers, you need to reduce the light appropriately to prolong the flowering period. Generally, summer is its dormant period, and it starts to grow in autumn.

5. Strengthen maintenance

After the daffodils bloom, they need to be placed in a place with sufficient light and good ventilation for maintenance. Adequate light can promote photosynthesis of plants, which is beneficial to nutrient accumulation and growth. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests, and regularly check whether there are any abnormalities on the leaves and roots.

6. Pilling and repotting

Daffodils are vigorous plants. Since the soil in the pots is limited, it is better to pot them up and repot them every year. After the daffodils bloom, dig the bulbs out of the pots and keep them wrapped in clean paper towels or toilet paper in a cool and ventilated place. You can replant them in November or December next year.



Generally speaking, many people who grow daffodils never see them bloom again after they bloom. In fact, this is because they neglect the post-flowering care. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the management and maintenance of daffodils after they bloom, which can lay a solid foundation for the next re-flowering.