If you want to pick a bunch of flowers like these next spring first you need to buy and plant your bulbs.
The best selection is generally available first.
Buying Spring Bulbs
- From August the bulbs start arriving in the nurseries and Garden centres.
- I have bought my first selection of miniature Narcissus Little Gem. They will grow 6-8″ high (or short) and flower sulphur yellow.
- I have in mind to grow them in pots in the cold greenhouse.
- Another variety I am on the look out for is ‘Cedric Morris’ which often has flowers by Christmas. It is the earliest daffodil I know and beats the first snowdrop and winter aconite into flower.
- Below is a display of small Narcissus shown to scale against my filofax.
Tips for Narcissus Growing in Pots
- Narcissus daffodils bulbs need 13-15 weeks in the cold to bloom well. Smaller varieties may be quicker.
- After this cold period, the pots can be brought into direct sunlight where they should bloom in about 3-4 weeks. So you can work out when to plant them to get flowers for a specific time.
- 8-10″ pots will hold 10 larger Daffodils buried 3″ deep. Leave room at the top for watering your pots.
Read about Gardeners Tips top ten selection of miniature daffodils.
