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Why Daffodils Stop Blooming and How to Restore Flowers

Q: How can I get non-blooming daffodils to flower again?

Daffodils bloom based on previous year's happiness. If you fertilized last spring or divided/moved them, they may bloom this year. If you mowed foliage right after bloom, they won't. They need full to dappled sun and spring fertilizer. Follow this and they'll bloom reliably.

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