Daffodils have stopped flowering

Daffodils

Daffodils have stopped flowering

My clumps of daffodils have stopped flowering or much reduced, despite receiving bulb fertiliser. What could be the problem?

It is strange that your daffodils have not flowered as the bulbs usually multiply each year and re-bloom. Something may have affected the bulbs, causing them to miss the season. Has there been any radical change where they are planted? For example, earthworks or has the site been submerged underwater for an extended period of time? Were the green leaves cut back or damaged leading up to the season? All these things can all impact the daffodil plant flowering.

Another factor to consider is that after flowing, daffodil leaves die back and turn brown, and some people cut them off too early – this is a major cause of reduced flower numbers in the next season.

The best thing to do is investigate what condition the bulbs are in. Pull up any bulbs you find and inspect them – if they are not looking healthy, for example rotted or infected by insects, then you will need to replace them.

If they are still in good condition, then look to replant them as soon as possible and improve the soil, or perhaps move them to a different site. Now is the best time to plant new bulbs or replant existing ones. Dig Daltons Premium Bulb Mix into your existing soil before planting. After a five to six weeks, feed the bulbs with Daltons Premium Bulb Fertiliser to give the bulbs the best start and promote healthy flowers in spring.

Remember, let the leaves brown and die down naturally to protect the plant and ensure maximum nutrients have been stored for the next season’s flowering.

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