How to Grow Jonquils

Last Updated: January 2, 2020

Jonquils are daffodils that produce small, fragrant flowers in a cluster. They are delightful in a garden and fairly easy to grow. Here is what to do.

Steps

1
Purchase jonquil bulbs from a reputable bulb supplier.
2
Plant the bulbs in autumn.

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3
Prepare the soil. The soil should be loamy, and deep.
4
Leave the rainfall to water during winter provided it's regular. If not, give occasional hand watering.
5
Water regularly once the flowers appear. Also fertilise.
6
When the leaves turn yellow after flowering, stop watering. Too much water during summer can cause the bulbs to rot.
7
Clear away dead debris before the end of autumn so that the next generation of jonquils can start to grow again.

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Community Q&A

Question

Do I cut the stem all the way down after the flower dies?

Community Answer

No, allow the green stem to wither. That process creates the food that the bulb uses for next year. When the stem is brown and lying on the ground, then it can be removed.
Question

How deep should the bulbs be planted when planting jonquils?

Community Answer

1 1/2 to fives times their own depth. If winters are bad there should be at least 3 inches of soil over top of the bulb. Space out the flowers so they don't get crowded.
Question

Why aren't my jonquils blooming?

Community Answer

When kept in dry conditions, the plant will not bloom. Try watering your jonquils more consistantly.