Narcissus Sun Disc

Daffodils bloom from March to May and come back every year. They are easy to grow and thrive in woodland shade or a sunny flower bed. Plant them 10 cm (4in) deep and 10 cm (4in) apart, in sets of at least 5 bulbs, in patches of uniform or mixed colours. To can plant them in a lawn: remove a patch of turf, dig and loosen the soil to a depth of at least 20 cm (8in) (the height of a spade), place your bulbs, cover them with soil and put the turf back. Choose a spot where you won't mow, as you must let daffodil leaves wither before cutting them. This is when the bulb rebuilds itself and prepares the flowers for the following year. However, cut the flowers as soon as they fade to prevent seed formation which would unnecessarily exhaust the bulb.