I have been given a pretty pott with tiny daffodils in it. I would like for the bulbs to bloom again next year

So what special thing should I do with the pot? Keep it indoors on the window sill where is in now, or put it outside when the flowers are finished?


And as each head withers, should I remove it, or let it shrivel and stay on the stem?


When they have all finished blooming what should I do to keep it healthy?





Thanks!

I have been given a pretty pott with tiny daffodils in it. I would like for the bulbs to bloom again next year
Take the flower heads off, as they die, so that energy is not wasted with seed production.





Keep them watered, and feed with a general fertiliser, to help them build up their bulbs - with a flower inside, formed this spring - ready for flowering next year.





You could place it straight into the garden, adding some bonemeal first, and then just give it good general care, watering etc. If it's been kept indoors, allowing it to adjust or acclimatise itself to outoors conditions gradually, a few hours a day, so that it does n't get shocked by the cooler conditions (though they are hardy plants, ok with frost under normal conditions).





The soil/compost they're often shipped in may be bulb compost, which doesn't really contain nutrients, which is why it's better to not keep them confined to this for too long, as they're not able to grow and strengthen themselves, without nutrients.





Hope these thoughts help. Good luck! Rob
Reply:don't cut off the leaves, let them die off


you can cut off the flower shoots though


and I do believe you can plant them outside depending on what zone you live in


google it, or look it up in a plant book


good luck!
Reply:best to keep plant moist, when flowers are finished plant straight in soil about 3-4" deep. don't remove foiliage, as this helps feed the bulbs





They will then get the strength for the bulbs to grow on and multiply for next year.





a top dressing of fertiliser always helps.
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I have miniatures that I saved this way and they're blooming in the garden now......((I used the 'let the pot dry out' way))
Reply:Daffodills dont like to be moved,and might not bloom the first year.They also need so many days of cold.After the leaves die off put in the frig for 30 days.and plant in the fall.