Narcissus Growing Guide
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Planting Narcissus
- Plant these bulbs in fall.
- If you cannot plant your bulbs right away store them in a cool, dry, dark location, like a basement.
- Plant them with the pointy end up in a sunny to semi-shaded area about 15 cm (6 in) deep and 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) apart.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
Growing Narcissus
- These bulbs do best in well-drained soil.
- These bulbs are suitable for almost every possible application: fields, beds, containers, borders, rock gardens, as cut flowers and for forcing.
- These bulbs look good planted in groups at the base of trees or in wooded areas.
- Plant in groups of eight or more bulbs which then appear more natural.
Care Narcissus
- These bulbs are deer resistant and work great in areas where deer or rodents are a problem.
- Fertilize just before they start blooming.
- Remove the flowers when they are spent. Otherwise the plant will divert energy from building up the bulb, which is necessary for next year’s display.
Winterizing Narcissus
- After flowering, the leaves should be allowed to die down. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year’s show.
- These bulbs come back for several years.
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