Question

When would it be time to cut the daffs & gone off tulips down to just above ground level?  

Answer 1

My tulips didnt flower this year, the leaves came u pop same time as the daffodils but they never flowered any one know why

Comments

@baggett984 because you cut the back to early the goodness didnt go back into the bulbs so they grow but grow bling (no flowers)

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@baggett984 this happened to me also

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@pyrenees I didn't cut them. back as I forthwith the daffodils but they came back

Answer 2

I thought you were only meant to cut the flowers off once done and leave the stalks to help the bulb grow for next year.  

Answer 3

I remove mine when i can easily pull them out

Answer 4

Heads need removing now

Answer 5

Don’t cut the leaves. That’s what feeds the bulb for next year.  

Answer 6

Wrap them up so the nutrients go back into the bulb.  

Comments

By that I mean just tie them in a knot and wrap, no need for string or anything.  

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@scapegrace my mummy used to do that. then they die back naturally ❤️

Answer 7

Just nip off the head and leave the leaves to turn brown and eventually they will disappear. Don't tie them up. I know it might look untidy but it's only for a while. When you take the heads off, the nutrients go back down into the bulb and will assure a good plant next year. Ditto with tulips but you can pull those up and dry them by hanging in a net (some old tights or knee highs) from the shed or garage ceiling. Next year you then have bulbs ready to plant in early spring.  

Answer 8

Cut the flowers off, and leave the foliage until it goes brown. Helps the growth for the bulbs next year. x