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Daffodil bulbs shrink in size

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I planted some daffodil bulbs three Autumns ago and they bloomed beautifully the following Spring. But, did not bloom the next two Springs -- they only sent up folliage.When I dug up the bulbs, I noticed they had shrunk in size. They were half or less the size they started out as.My grape hyacinths, planted in front of the daffodils, flower with no problems. I don't remove the daffodil folliage until they get covered by my hostas.What can be the issue?

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dbarron
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Lack of sun? Bad drainage? In general bulbs prefer well drained drier soils during their dormancy, but daffodils are usually tolerant and hardy.

Maybe they need longer than your hostas are allowing them.
hl_60 thanked dbarron
hl_60
Original Author
5 years ago
It may be over watering, since we started reseeding around the same time in that area.

Could not planting the bulbs deep enough be another factor?
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