Learn how to plant daffodils with this easy daffodil planting guide! Daffodil bulbs are hardy in zones 3-8 and multiply rapidly creating an even more spectacular show in the coming years.

Daffodils should be planted in the fall or early winter for spring blooms the following year. Daffodils aren’t picky about site location. You can plant them in any area that receives full to part sun as long as the soil is well-draining. Plant daffodil bulbs 6 inches deep and 5 inches apart with the pointy side of the bulb facing up. Then simply cover the bulbs with soil and water the planting area if the soil is dry.

After the daffodils are done blooming allow their foliage to die back naturally. This replenishes the bulb and gives it the necessary fuel to create next year’s flowers, and to multiply for more blooms in upcoming years. Some people find the yellowing and eventual browning of daffodil leaves unsightly, but this can be easily disguised by planting them in an area where other plants will grow around them and hide this important, natural process.

After 5-10 years, you may notice that your daffodils are not blooming with same vigor as in previous seasons. This usually means the bulbs are overcrowded and it’s time for them to be divided. Dividing daffodils should be done in late spring or early summer -- after the flowers have bloomed, but while the foliage is still green. Dig up a clump, separate the bulbs, and replant them wherever you wish.

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