Summer is near its end. The autumn season is upon us. Many plants in the garden will soon need to be frost-proofed or put away. The question arises: Do daffodils also have to be overwintered?
Do daffodils need to be protected in winter?
Most daffodil species are hardy and do not require overwintering. For partially hardy species such as jonquils and angel's tear daffodils, a layer of mulch or soil should be applied. Potted daffodils should be stored frost-free in winter or stored over summer.
Most daffodil species are hardy
Most types of daffodils such as the yellow daffodil and the poet's daffodil are hardy in this country. Jonquils and angel's tears daffodils are considered to be conditionally hardy. These species should only stay outside in mild locations over the winter. A layer of mulch and/or soil can protect them from excessive frost and snow.
Summering daffodil bulbs
Daffodils that are in pots should be oversummered. This prevents the onion from drying out:
- Dig up onions from June
- remove remaining plant parts from it
- brush off excess soil
- Let it air dry briefly
- summer in a cool, shady place
- plant again from September
Tips & Tricks
Daffodils in pots should be placed in the cellar in winter or their bulbs should be dug up and stored frost-free.
