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Jonquils and Daffodils (Narcissus hybrids) are a bright and cheerful delight to see appearing in the garden from late winter to early spring! Jonquils are smaller than Daffodils but both provide a lovely trumpet like flowers that come in a range of white, cream, orange, yellow and pink shades. Great for planting in rockeries, garden beds or pots and for use as a cut flower.
How to grow Jonquils and Daffodils
in a garden
- Choose a position in full sun with well drained soil.
- Enrich the soil with Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed.
- Place bulb directly where the plant is to grow, at a depth of about 10cm, spacing at least 10 to 15cm apart. For miniature varieties plant to a depth of 5cm and space at least 5 cm apart.
- Position in hole and backfill, gently firming down. Form a raised doughnut shaped ring around the plant, creating a well so that water will go where it’s needed most. Water in well.
- Once bulbs have sprouted, mulch with an organic mulch like woodchip or pea straw, keeping it away from the base of the plant.
- Water deeply, once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
- During the growing and flowering season feed with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food. TIP: for an added boost apply Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food.
How to grow Jonquils and Daffodils
in a pot
- Choose a pot at least 200mm wide with adequate drainage holes.
- Position in full sun.
- Fill pot with quality potting mix such as Yates Premium Potting Mix.
- Place bulb directly where the plant is to grow, at a depth of about 10cm, spacing at least 10 to 15cm apart. For miniature varieties plant to a depth of 5cm and space at least 5 cm apart.
- Position in hole and backfill with potting, gently firming down.
- Water in well.
- Water deeply, once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
- During the growing and flowering season, apply Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food. Throughout the year apply Yates Thrive Fish Blood & Bone Plant Food Concentrate.
Growing tips
- Ensure that the soil is well fertilised prior to planting.
- If your bulb fails to flower, it may be a result of overcrowding or warm winter temperatures.
- Jonquils and Daffodils dislike very wet conditions. Avoid planting in waterlogged areas as rotting can occur.
- Allow the plants to die right back before removing the bulbs or cutting back any foliage. This should give you stronger growth in the following season.
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Recommended products
Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food
Specially formulated to grow all types of flowers. With high potassium for large & abundant flowers, added calcium & iron for stronger flowers.
Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food
Provides your flowers & roses with the balanced nutrients they require for healthy growth and flower production.
Yates Premium Potting Mix
A premium potting mix, ideal for all potted plants and shrubs, including ornamentals, fruit trees, vegies and herbs.
Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed
A certified organic garden input boosted with NZ Seaweed to gently nourish plants, enrich the soil and encourage a strong healthy root system.
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