Planting Jonquils

While the term jonquil is often used interchangeably with both "daffodil" and "narcissus," the plant is actually a specific class of daffodils, which are all members of the narcissus family. Like all narcissus bulbs, the jonquil is an early spring flower and often the first to appear after the cold winter. Jonquils generally have two to six fragrant blooms per stem. Plant jonquil bulbs in the fall before winter sets in.

Things You'll Need

• Garden trowel
• Mulch

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Select a garden space that receives full sun and has good soil drainage.

   • 2

     Dig a hole 6 inches deep into the prepared soil.

   • 3

     Place the jonquil bulb in the hole, root side down.

   • 4

     Place the removed soil into the hole around the jonquil bulb.

   • 5

     Plant any remaining bulbs 6 to 12 inches away from the previous bulb.

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     Water the flower bed until it is moist to the touch.

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     Add approximately 1 inch of mulch to the flower bed to help it retain moisture over the winter and early spring.