split-corona daffodil

Split-corona daffodils (Narcissus 'Colorama') should be watered regularly and deeply to reach their full potential. During the active growing period (April to June), water daily to keep the soil moist but not soggy. When the flowers start to fade, reduce watering to about once a week. During periods of dry heat, water more frequently to prevent dehydration. If the weather is cool and damp, water less often. After the flowers have bloomed, the amount of water should be reduced; now, water deeply about every 7-10 days. During the dormant period (November to February), reduce watering to once a month or less.

The split-corona daffodil (Narcissus 'Colorama') prefers full sunlight to partial shade, and thrives in areas that receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. During the spring and summer months when the days are longest and the sunshine is plentiful, this type of daffodil should have access to full sun. In winter and fall, the amount of sunlight should be decreased to 3-4 hours a day. The split-corona daffodil is a resilient plant and with the right amount of sunlight, it can flower with beautiful blooms.

Split-corona daffodils (Narcissus 'Colorama') should be pruned twice a year: once in spring after they’ve finished flowering and again in autumn to tidy up the foliage. In the spring, cut the spent flowers down to the foliage level and remove any damaged leaves. After flower stems, leaves and foliage have dried and died down in autumn, cut them back to the ground. Trim away any damaged or diseased foliage the first chance you get. Doing this will keep the plant healthy and ensure a longer blooming period the following spring.