Daffodil 'Plymouth Hoe' Narcissus 'Plymouth Hoe' (1)

Water

Daffodils, including the 'Plymouth Hoe' variety, should be watered thoroughly at planting and regularly during active growth. They need about 1 inch of water weekly, including rainfall. If rainfall is lacking, water them to provide the full inch, which typically translates to about 0.6 gallons for each square yard weekly, depending on soil type and environmental conditions. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases. After blooming, continue to water if the season is particularly dry until the foliage begins to yellow and die back.

Light

Daffodils, such as 'Plymouth Hoe', thrive best in full sun to partial shade. They perform optimally when they receive at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Select a spot in the garden that gets ample sunlight in the morning, with some afternoon shade in especially hot climates to protect them from intense heat.

Temperature

Daffodils, including 'Plymouth Hoe', prefer cooler temperatures and will bloom in spring when the temperatures are typically between 50°F and 65°F. They are cold-hardy and can survive winter temperatures down to -10°F but should not be exposed to temperatures above 80°F for prolonged periods. The ideal growing conditions are within this cooler temperature range, without extreme heat which can inhibit blooming and cause stress to the plant.

Pruning

Pruning daffodils, such as 'Plymouth Hoe', is generally limited to deadheading the spent flowers to prevent seed pod formation, which can divert energy from the bulb. Leave the foliage intact until it has yellowed and died back naturally, which usually occurs several weeks after blooming. This allows the plant to photosynthesize and store energy in the bulb for next season's growth.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

Daffodils like Narcissus 'Plymouth Hoe' thrive best in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. A good soil mix for daffodils can consist of equal parts garden soil, coarse sand or perlite, and organic matter such as leaf mold or well-rotted compost to ensure proper drainage and nutrition.

Repotting

Daffodils typically do not require frequent repotting and can be left undisturbed for several years. Narcissus 'Plymouth Hoe' should be repotted once every 3-5 years or when the bulbs become overcrowded in their current container.

Humidity & Misting

Daffodils like Narcissus 'Plymouth Hoe' are tolerant of a wide range of humidity levels and do not require any special humidity conditions. Ordinary outdoor humidity levels are generally sufficient for their growth.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Ensure bright light, cool temps, and let soil dry between watering.

• Outdoor

  Plant in fall, full sun to partial shade, in well-draining soil.

• Hardiness zone

  3-9 USDA

Life cycle

The 'Plymouth Hoe' daffodil begins its life cycle with a dormant bulb phase, typically resting underground during the hotter months. Once cooler temperatures arrive, the bulb breaks dormancy and initiates root growth, followed by the emergence of green shoots. As the weather warms in spring, the green shoots develop into long, slender leaves and a stem that eventually produces a characteristic flower with a central trumpet surrounded by six floral segments. After pollination, the flower develops into a seed capsule, though many gardeners deadhead the flowers to encourage vigor in the bulb. Following seed set or deadheading, the foliage starts to yellow and wither as the plant enters senescence and returns to dormancy, conserving energy within the bulb. This cycle repeats annually, with bulbs potentially dividing to create new plants as time goes on.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring-Early Summer

• Propogation: The Narcissus 'Plymouth Hoe', commonly known as a variety of daffodil, is typically propagated through the division of bulbs. This process is usually carried out in the late summer to early fall, after the foliage has died back but well before the ground freezes. In dividing daffodil bulbs, gardeners gently dig up the clumps of bulbs and carefully separate them by hand, ensuring that each division has at least one growing point, which will become the site of next year's bloom. After separating, the bulbs are replanted immediately at a depth of about 6 inches (approximately 15 centimeters) to allow for root establishment before the winter. This method is favored for its simplicity and effectiveness in maintaining the health and virility of the daffodil plants.