Daffodils

Archive: Fall Gardening

Daffodils naturalize, or spread, as the years go by, so it is good to plan ahead and have plenty of space for them to grow. Though the yellow King Alfred is very popular, there are hundreds of new daffodil colors and cultivars.

Most bulbs are more impressive when they are planted in clumps. Twenty bulbs make a pleasing display, but 100 to 200 would make it outstanding. For greater tulip effect, plant only one color, such as a fire engine red, then contrast it with yellow and white varieties. Pastels are beautiful, too, and the deep purple and almost-black are quite stunning.

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