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How do I fertilise these bulbs?

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daffodildreamers · 29/04/2025 12:20

I planted a load of new bulbs in pots in the autumn and they all came up well. I didn’t feed any of them.

Now I’ve deadheaded them and left them in the sun for the leaves to die back, what can I do to help them flower well again next year?

Keep them watered? What about plant food? Or top with compost? Do I wait for the leaves to die off first?

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BobbyBiscuits · 29/04/2025 12:22

I thought you had to just put them in the shade and keep them watered. I didn't think you had to wait for leaves to die back, but I could be wrong.
I'm hoping mine come back next year!
I'm sure adding a bit of compost and feeding them would help. It certainly won't do any harm. Maybe I'll do that too...

PhilippaGeorgiou · 29/04/2025 12:40

I have definitely been on the site for too long. Glancing down the list of titles I read "How do I fertilise these bullies?" 😂

ThisUsernameIsNowTaken · 29/04/2025 12:42

Just leave them be! The leaves need to fully wilt before removing them.

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