large-cupped daffodil

Large-cupped daffodils should be watered generously, with deep soaking when the soil is dry. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy for best results. Water the plant from the base of the stem and avoid wetting the leaves. During the dormant winter months, the plant may require less watering. Check the soil around the daffodil plant and water when the soil is dry around 2 inches down. Make sure the soil drains well to help prevent suffocating the roots of the plant. As a general rule of thumb, water outdoor daffodils weekly or more often if the weather is hot and dry. During the spring and summer months, you may need to water your daffodils more frequently.

Large-cupped daffodil (Narcissus 'Manon Lescaut') has a low light requirement but prefers full sun to light shade. Sunlight for this plant species should range from 4 to 6 hours each day. However, if these requirements aren't met, the plant will not bloom. During the spring and summer months, when the sun is at its brightest, the plant should be in a spot that receives 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the cooler fall and winter months, when the sun is less intense, the plant should be in a spot that receives 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Large-cupped Daffodil (Narcissus 'Manon Lescaut') should be pruned right after flowering. This species does not require much pruning and it should only be done to remove any dead or damaged foliage. Cut back the foliage to 4-6 inches from the ground, leaving some base foliage to help with photosynthesis and new growth. This will prevent legginess and encourage a better base for flowering the following season. Additionally, if necessary, thin out any crowns that have grown overly congested, taking care to not remove too many foliage or flowering stems in 1 go.