Flower Gardens

Bulbs Up Too Early

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1.   Dec 27, 2007 9:21 PM

» Cottage_Garden - Early daffodil foliage mowed over!

In response to Early daffodil foliage mowed over! posted by tennmoose:


I don't think it would affect this spring's blooms -- as long as the mower did not clip off the flower buds along with the tips of the foliage. If it is just a tiny bit of foliage then I would not worry.

The problem with naturalizing bulbs in a lawn or grassy area is that you MUST delay mowing until the foliage has had time to grow tall and then mature. It is not good for them to cut the foliage off -- they need the foliage to refuel the bulbs for bloom the following year.

In my experience, daffodils are just not compatible with a groomed lawn. They are better suited to an area like an orchard where mowing is left until well after the foliage has died down -- say mid summer. So, might be something to consider.

Good luck with your daffodils this spring!

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