Prolonging Mini Daffodil Blooms for March 25 Display

Mini daffodils for City Hall centennial display March 25. Can refrigeration prolong blooms?

Yes

Cool temps slow opening. Keep damp, not wet.
If already opening, hard to hold. Source backup pot of tight buds for last-minute swap.

Refrigerate (not freeze) until just before display. Works for many spring bulbs.

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