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Buy daffodils: cheerful spring bloomers for your garden

Do you want to enjoy a cheerful garden soon after the winter? Then it is best to buy daffodils, which bloom early in the spring. A great advantage of daffodils is that they are perennial. This means that you can leave the bulbs in the ground and they will bloom again every year. All you have to do is plant the bulbs in the right way and take good care of them. This makes daffodils perfect for both the novice and experienced gardener.

Planting daffodil bulbs

The best time to plant daffodils is in the fall, preferably in the months of October, November or December. Daffodil bulbs like the cold, which helps them to bloom well in the spring. Do not plant the bulbs too late, because they need to be able to make roots before the frost starts.

It is important to plant the daffodils in a place where the soil remains slightly moist, as they do not like drought. The bulbs should be planted about twice as deep as their height. Make sure they have enough space to spread, especially if you are going for a natural effect in your garden. You can also plant them in pots if you have little space, or want to brighten up a terrace or balcony.

Care of daffodils

Daffodils are easy to care for, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Daffodils need extra water to grow well, especially during dry periods. Once the flowers have finished blooming, you can simply let them dry or cut them off. It is important to leave the foliage until it is completely yellow. This gives the bulb enough time to absorb nutrients, so that the flower can bloom again the following year.

When the foliage has completely yellowed, you can cut it off or hoe it off. In the winter, you can simply leave the bulbs in the ground. If necessary, you can cover the spot with leaves to protect the bulbs from extreme cold. In this way, the daffodil bulbs remain well protected and you can enjoy their beautiful bloom again the following spring.

Different types of daffodils

If you want to buy daffodils, you can choose from different types and colours. The well-known orange and yellow daffodils are often found, but there are also other variations with white or light yellow flowers. You can choose single flowers or double flowers, depending on the look you want to create in your garden.

For long lasting flowering you can combine different varieties that flower at different times in the spring. This will ensure that your garden is filled with colour for weeks.

The benefits of daffodils in your garden

Buying daffodils offers many advantages, not only because of their beautiful flowers, but also because of their easy maintenance. They require little effort and come back every year. In addition, daffodils are very resistant to cold and can survive well in the winter. Which makes them ideal for the Dutch climate.

In addition, daffodils attract bees and other beneficial insects, which is good for the biodiversity in your garden. They can also be perfectly combined with other spring bloomers such as tulips or peonies , allowing you to create a varied and colorful flower bed.

Buy daffodils at Bulbs4you

At Bulbs4you you will find a wide range of high quality daffodil bulbs. All our bulbs come fresh from the grower and are carefully selected to ensure that you can enjoy a healthy, exuberant bloom every spring. Whether you are looking for small quantities for your backyard or large quantities for a park or company garden, we have what you need.

With our years of experience in flower bulbs and plants, we are happy to advise you on the best way to plant and care for daffodils. Contact us for more information or to place your order directly. We will make sure that your garden will shine with beautiful daffodils in the spring!