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The Daffodil Growing Season – When Do Daffodils Bloom?
The daffodil has a growing season similar to many other spring flowering bulbs. It begins growth in late winter, the green growing tips often poking up through light snows. As long as flower buds are not visible don’t worry about this, the plant can protect itself against normal winter cold. Extreme temperatures may cause some damage. Snow cover helps.
February 25, 2011
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Caring for Daffodils
Daffodils planted in reasonably good garden soil really don’t require a lot of care. Do not cut, braid, or fold the foliage back after bloom. The daffodils need all the nutrients they can get by soaking up the sun’s rays with their leaves.
February 25, 2011
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Daffodil Care
Daffodils are amongst the easiest plants to care for in the garden. It is best to plant them in the fall when the soil temperature has cooled below seventy degrees.
February 23, 2011
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Crocus
The Crocus originated in Europe and has become a very popular spring flowering bulb in gardens. It is quite variable, the colors mainly blue, yellow and white with many variations.
February 17, 2011
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Grape Hyacinth
Grape Hyacinth is one of the more popular flowering spring bulbs which has become naturalized in many areas here in Indiana. Old home sites in which the house and all buildings have disappeared still sport the cobalt blue hyacinth flowers each spring. The bulbs spread by offshoots and reseeding themselves.
February 16, 2011
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Daffodil or Narcissus
The daffodil, or narcissus, is a spring flowering bulb which is quite perennial in northern gardens. North of USDA Zone 8 is their recommended range. They are native to Europe, the Mediterranean region and western Asia. Their height ranges from six to twelve inches. Flower colors are mostly various shades of yellow, but there are whites, reds, oranges, and pinks. The flowers of some varieties are sweetly scented.
February 15, 2011
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Spring Flowering Bulbs
Spring flowering bulbs are the first flowers to awaken in the spring to brighten the drab colors of winter. These mostly perennial bulbs begin blooming early in the season when the snowdrop and crocus first poke their heads out of the ground.
February 15, 2011
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