jonquilla daffodil

Jonquilla daffodil (Narcissus ‘La Belle’) needs regular water to keep it healthy and flowering. Water lightly and frequently, especially during the hot summer months. Soak the soil deeply once or twice a week to make sure the soil is sufficiently moist, without allowing it to become overly saturated. Allow the soil to dry out slightly in between waterings. In the winter, reduce watering to every 2 to 3 weeks. Check the soil before watering and never allow it to dry out entirely.

Jonquilla daffodil (Narcissus 'La Belle') requires full sun to partial shade and at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. This species of daffodil should be planted in a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled sunlight throughout the day. If it receives too much shade, the flowers won’t last as long. When in full sun, this species will bloom from April to June with 10-20 fragrant, rich yellow, trumpet-shaped blossoms.

The best time for pruning Jonquilla Daffodils is immediately after bloom. Flowering perennials should be given a light pruning to deadhead flowers and remove any brown or dead foliage. For strong healthy plants, it's recommended to remove the foliage to the ground. Otherwise, let foliage die back naturally, as it helps store energy for the next season's flower buds. When needed, prune off dead or diseased foliage. Otherwise, only trim lightly to remove any dead, broken, or otherwise unappealing bits of foliage.