For many years the daffodils sprouted every spring and were in full bloom a short time later. But suddenly the flowers are a long time coming. It's May and they still haven't shown up.
Why aren't my daffodils blooming?
If daffodils do not bloom, this may be due to a lack of nutrients, disease, pest infestation, unfavorable location, lack of fertilization or over-fertilization, and drought. This can be remedied by transplanting, regular fertilization and proper care.
Main reason: nutrient deficiency
In most cases, the reason for flower failure is an energy or nutrient deficit. In addition to a lack of fertilization, competing plants can be a possible cause. Your own species can also steal nutrients
Could it be that your daffodils have been in their location for a long time and have never been divided? If so, the reason is that too many secondary bulbs have been formed. If there are too many of them in one place, a nutrient deficiency will quickly occur.
Other reasons for flower failure
In addition to the nutrient deficiency, there are many other reasons that can prevent the daffodil from blooming. These primarily include the following:
- Disease infestation
- Pest Infestation
- unfavorable location
- missing fertilizer application or over-fertilization
- drought
Prevention measures
The most important thing for a daffodil to bloom is a location that is conducive to it. It should be planted in the sun or in partial shade in nutrient-rich soil.
In addition to the location, care is important. Daffodils in pots need to be repotted every year. They should also be fertilized before and after flowering. A liquid fertilizer is suitable for this (€9.00 on Amazon). Last but not least, they should be regularly supplied with water (low in lime). Waterlogging must be avoided.
Daffodils outdoors should only be fertilized moderately. Compost is enough for you. The fertilizer is applied to the root area as soon as it sprouts and carefully raked in. The daffodils are dug up every 3 to 4 years. The daughter bulbs are separated and disposed of or planted somewhere else.
Measures after the fact
In hindsight, transplanting or fertilizing helps with many daffodils. Once the daffodil fly is at work, the bulbs must be disposed of. If there is a fungal disease such as onion basal rot, the affected daffodils should also be disposed of. Otherwise there is a risk that other daffodils will be affected by the fungal pathogen.
Tips & Tricks
Don't cut your daffodils too early. Only when the leaves have yellowed will they tolerate cutting.
