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How Long Will Daffodils Last?
How Long Will Daffodils Last?. As one of the most hardy and vibrant flowers of spring, daffodils give so much gratification for so little effort. They live just about anywhere you plant them, whether in carefully cultivated soil or wooded areas of your yard. If the ground drains well, they will last for years. Cut daffodils are good vase flowers,...
As one of the most hardy and vibrant flowers of spring, daffodils give so much gratification for so little effort. They live just about anywhere you plant them, whether in carefully cultivated soil or wooded areas of your yard. If the ground drains well, they will last for years. Cut daffodils are good vase flowers, lending their cheer to your rooms for at least a couple of weeks.
Garden Grown
Daffodils last in the garden for three to four weeks. About a week to 10 days after the daffodil blooms fade away, the leaves start collecting energy for the following year. Removing the leaves at this point will weaken the bulb and likely kill it after a year or so. Allow the leaves to grow until they naturally brown and wither. Trim the brown leaves from the plant and wait until the next spring for the new blooms.
Cut Flowers
It is hard to resist cutting daffodils in the spring when the months of winter are over. If you must cut a few for indoor decoration, they should last in fresh warm water. Expect to keep them for up to two weeks before they shrivel and die.
Plants
Daffodil plants will live for about five years in one location. After that, the flowers will look weak and small. If you dig up the bulbs, separate them and replant them in amended soil, they should come back in the spring with a renewed vigor. Make sure you allow the plants to grow until the leaves die back.
Dry Bulbs
The shelf life of a daffodil bulb is similar to most other flower bulbs. If you store the bulb in a protected environment where the moisture levels are low, the bulb easily lasts one year. After that, the bulb tends to dry out and the chances of successful blooming drop quickly.
