Daffodils are a popular spring flower that can also symbolize hope, renewal, and new beginnings.
White daffodils can usually be seen in the wild next to yellow ones. Like most white flowers they have a meaning of purity. But, they also symbolise a desire to be transformed and move away from vanity and selfishness.
Care Tips:
Daffodils grow best in temperatures between 50°F and 70°F, and they require full or partial sunlight and well-drained soil. Here are some tips for caring for daffodils:
- Planting
- Plant daffodil bulbs in the fall, about 6–8 inches deep, and 4–6 inches apart. You can sprinkle some bulb fertilizer in the hole when planting.
- Sunlight
- Daffodils need at least six hours of sunlight per day. They can tolerate some partial shade or dappled light, but they do best in full sun.
- Watering
- Water daffodils regularly in the spring and fall, but stop watering in mid to late spring. Daffodils prefer drier soil during the summer when they go dormant.
- Soil
- Daffodils grow best in rich, moist, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH of around 6.0 to 7.0. The soil should contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir, perlite, or vermiculite.
- Protection
- Protect daffodils from extremes with mulch, shade, and insulation. In early spring, loosen mulch but protect the shoots from cold, drying winds.
- Rodents
- Daffodils contain oxalic acid, which makes them unpalatable to most rodents. If you have problems with rodents, you can add sharp pieces of shells or a pelleted rodent deterrent around each planting hole.
- Cut daffodils
- When you cut daffodils, place them in a deep container of cool water and set them in a shady place for at least three hours, or overnight.