Why has tying up leaves of flowered daffodils gone out of vogue?

It stops the energy of the plant,going back down to the bulb for next years flowering.Just let them die down naturally,after they have flowered.Deadheading after daff has flowered also helps its production for next year.

Why has tying up leaves of flowered daffodils gone out of vogue?
The yellowing leaves of the daffodil bulb break down food and feed the bulb for next years blooms. It has been noted that by tying them up cuts off the ability of the bulb to absorb any nutrition from the leaves. It just that easy.


Dafs can look really ratty while the leaves are going yellow. Try to plant other plants that gow up and around them to hide the yellowing leaves.
Reply:I don't know why it has but being as I remember it being a tedious chore that my mum used to make me do, I can't say I'm sorry, actually I would rather know why it was ever in vogue, other than to keep things "tidy," can't think of any other sensible reason. Certainly being neat and tidy was my mum's only reason for doing it!
Reply:Some people believe that the bulbs won't get the full benefit of storing energy if the dying of foliage is tied up or braided. Thinking the foliage might get bruised or damaged enough to do more harm than good. And, next years bloom size will be compromised.





Not me, but I'm sure you can find some research that would prove me wrong.
Reply:Good question, I've seen it done but never anything in print to recommend it. Until I do, I ain't. I've got plenty to do without giving plants hairdos. RScott
Reply:CIAO ,IT IS VERY BEATIFUL FOR SOME PEOPLE ,SO........