What Should Be Done With Daffodils And Tulips Once They Bloom?

To perennialize daffodils and tulips, follow these four steps: deadheading, removing the foliage after it dies off, dividing any plants or bulbs that have grown too large, and post-bloom care. Deadheading allows the plant to focus on storing energy in the bulb rather than producing a seed head.

If you have grown tulips in spring flower beds and they have started to go over, deadhead them. This will ensure that the bulbs grow beautiful flowers, healthy leaves, and strong roots. After flowering, there are several options to consider, including cutting them back, feeding them after flowering, and watering them up to six weeks after flowering.

After tulip bulbs have flowered, remove the head of the flower but leave the leaves and foliage in place. After lifting the bulbs, shake off most of the soil and leave them to dry in a cool, shady spot for a while. Deadheading helps divert energy to growth, while feeding helps the bulbs glean nutrients for the next year. It is best to reduce watering after the bulbs bloom and foliage fades.

To care for daffodil bulbs after blooming, remove spent tulips from the ground and opt for new fresh bulbs every year. You can replant the spent tulips next year. If you are growing tulips and trying to get them to rebloom, snip off the flowers right after they fade.

Almost all daffodil bulbs are hardy, meaning you can leave them in the ground in winter and let them multiply naturally. Cut them and enjoy their fragrance, or place them on your dining table for decoration.