How to grow beautiful Jonquils and Daffodils

How to grow Jonquils and Daffodils
in a garden

Choose a position in full sun with well drained soil.
Enrich the soil with Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed.
Place bulb directly where the plant is to grow, at a depth of about 10cm, spacing at least 10 to 15cm apart. For miniature varieties plant to a depth of 5cm and space at least 5 cm apart.
Position in hole and backfill, gently firming down. Form a raised doughnut shaped ring around the plant, creating a well so that water will go where it’s needed most. Water in well.
Once bulbs have sprouted, mulch with an organic mulch like woodchip or pea straw, keeping it away from the base of the plant.
Water deeply, once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
During the growing and flowering season feed with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food. TIP: for an added boost apply Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food.

Choose a pot at least 200mm wide with adequate drainage holes.
Position in full sun.
Fill pot with quality potting mix such as Yates Premium Potting Mix.
Place bulb directly where the plant is to grow, at a depth of about 10cm, spacing at least 10 to 15cm apart. For miniature varieties plant to a depth of 5cm and space at least 5 cm apart.
Position in hole and backfill with potting, gently firming down.
Water in well.
Water deeply, once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
During the growing and flowering season, apply Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food. Throughout the year apply Yates Thrive Fish Blood & Bone Plant Food Concentrate.

Ensure that the soil is well fertilised prior to planting.
If your bulb fails to flower, it may be a result of overcrowding or warm winter temperatures.
Jonquils and Daffodils dislike very wet conditions. Avoid planting in waterlogged areas as rotting can occur.
Allow the plants to die right back before removing the bulbs or cutting back any foliage. This should give you stronger growth in the following season.