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The Thompson and Morgan Daffodil Rose of May is an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to add fragrant, multi-petalled blooms to their spring landscape, borders, or containers. These bulbs provide a reliable annual spectacle with their signature soft apricot centers, though they require specific attention to soil drainage to prevent bulb rot during the winter months.
| Model Part Number | KJ2462 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thompson and Morgan |
These bulbs should be planted in the autumn months to ensure they are established before the coldest winter weather arrives.
Yes, they thrive in containers. Use a well-drained potting mix and ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes.
Plant them at a depth of 10cm to ensure they are protected and have enough room to develop roots.
No, they are hardy perennials and can be left in the ground to naturalize and return the following spring.
Like most daffodils, they are generally considered resistant to most garden pests, including deer and rabbits.
Leave the leaves until they have turned yellow and died back naturally; this process is vital for the bulb to store energy for the next year.
Check if the soil was too waterlogged during winter; ensure planting site has adequate drainage.
Ensure they receive enough sunlight and that bulbs were not planted too deeply or too shallowly.
This is normal after flowering; however, if it happens early, check for soil nutrient deficiencies or excessive dry periods.
For optimal results, plant these bulbs in autumn at a depth of 10cm, maintaining 10cm spacing between each bulb. They prefer moist, well-drained soil. In heavy clay soils, add grit or sand to the base of the planting hole to improve drainage. Once flowering finishes, remove the dead heads, but allow the foliage to die back naturally; this is essential as it feeds the bulb for next year's growth. Avoid mowing the grass in areas where you have planted these until the leaves have completely yellowed. They reach a mature height of 40cm and a spread of 15cm.
