Narcissus Parabole

Daffodils bloom from March to May and come back every year. They are very easy to grow and thrive in the shade of a forest and a sunny flower bed. Plant them 10 cm (4in) deep and 10 cm (4in) apart, in sets of at least 5 bulbs, in patches of uniform or mixed colours. To plant them in the lawn: lift a patch of turf, dig and loosen the soil to a depth of at least 20 cm (8in) (the height of a spade), place your bulbs, cover them with soil and replace the turf. Choose a spot where you won't run over them with the lawnmower, as you must let the daffodil leaves wither before cutting them. This is when the bulb replenishes itself and prepares the flowers for the following year. However, remember to cut the flowers as soon as they fade to prevent seed formation which would unnecessarily deplete the bulb.