Daffodils: planting, caring for and discovering more

The glorious, golden displays of daffodils this spring have provided the perfect antidote to the long, locked down winter. To tell us more about the history of this Mediterranean visitor now synonymous with Wales, the best way to prevent blindness and so much more, we return to Llysdinam in Powys, and to Head Gardener Rebecca Keeble-Payne.

Top tips for great daffodils

ensure your daffodils are not too congested – if they are you can lift and replant them
make sure they are not too dry or water-logged – they like constant moisture
plant your bulbs at about 6 inches (2 or 3 times the depth of the bulb) too shallow and they will not produce flowers
never strim or tie immediately after flowering, let them die back naturally first
daffodils can flower for over 50 years so are real value for money
rabbits and squirrels won’t eat daffodils so they’re perfect for many gardens
plan now and plant in the autumn