trumpet daffodil

The frequency and amount of watering for Trumpet daffodils (Narcissus 'Little Gem') depends on their environment and age of the bulbs. Newly planted bulbs do not need to be watered as often as established plants. During the first year, water your Trumpet daffodils every 2 weeks with approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. During the second year, water every 2 weeks with 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of water. Once the Trumpet daffodils become established, water them every 1-2 weeks, depending on your region's soil, rainfall and humidity. In general, the plants need around 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water several times a month while in bloom. Water the soil evenly so that the bulb won't dry out and the bloom won't be damaged. When watering, make sure the water reaches a few inches into the soil.

Trumpet daffodils prefer to receive full sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon. The plants should be positioned in a spot with direct sun for at least 6 hours a day. It is important to remember that the morning sun is far less intense than the afternoon sun, which can cause plants to become scorched or burned if not properly shaded, so keeping the afternoon sun partially blocked is important for the trumpet daffodil.

Trumpet daffodil (Narcissus 'Little Gem') should be pruned when the foliage begins to turn yellow and wither away, usually from late summer to early fall. This can vary from region to region depending on weather. Prune the leaves at the base to the soil level for all varieties of daffodils. Do not prune living leaf or stem tissue as this will damage the plant. Additionally, be sure not to damage the foliage of other nearby plants when pruning. When pruning trumpet daffodils, be sure to leave around 3 inches of foliage for healthy bulb regeneration.