You just can’t go wrong with daffodils. They reliably return every year and deer, and other wildlife don’t like their toxic qualities. Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) are among the plants that give us tremendous return on investment.
We know to plant these in the fall. There are early, mid-season and late-blooming daffodils, so select some of each for an extended show.
When picking the daffodils for indoor use, reach down flower stem and with your thumb and forefinger, pick it. Cutting is not recommended.
Gardeners also worry if daffodils are out of the ground and a freeze or snow is predicted. Not to worry. The early blooming bulbs are trained to withstand colder- than-normal weather. For later blooming daffodils, their flower buds are likely safe and warm, tucked in the soil until it’s their time.
Good sources to order daffodils this fall for planting and enjoying next spring. Garden centers also will have bulbs this fall.