Daffodil

The Gardening Year

Watch out for

Narcissus bulb fly: Dig up affected bulbs immediately to destroy larvae and dispose of them in household waste.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate-based slug pellets around plants.

Narcissus yellow stripe virus: Remove and destroy infected plants as there is no cure; source virus-free stock for new plantings.

Narcissus basal rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging; remove and discard infected bulbs promptly.

Daffodil blindness: Lift and divide overcrowded clumps every few years and ensure adequate sunlight and nutrients.