stalk once the blooms have faded in order to prevent the plant making seed at the expense of putting energy back into the bulb . Leave the foliage to die down naturally for at least six weeks so the greenery can continue to photosynthesise .
‘ Bridal Crown ’.
Spring flowers Responding to longer daylight hours , spring bulbs pop through the earth before most herbaceous perennials
The most common reason for daffodils to come up ‘ blind ’ ( without a flower ) is that there isn ’ t enough energy within the bulb . Another reason they might not thrive is lack of sunlight . Pop them in a sunny position for best results . Sometimes you might have so many you will want to dig up some of the bulbs and replant elsewhere . That ’ s a wonderful problem to have .
Successional daffs One of the earliest to flower is Narcissus ' Rijnveld ' s Early Sensation '. It often blooms in early winter , followed by the aptly named N . ‘ February Gold ’ and ‘ Early Bride ’, together with the easily recognised dwarf , N . ' Tête-à-tête '. In March there should be hundreds of different varieties nodding their welcome . Late-flowering varieties look their best at the end of April when tulips are also bringing vibrancy to the spring garden . Late gems include the perfumed variety Narcissus jonquilla , and others such as Narcissus poeticus , Narcissus ‘ Thalia ’ and
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