In a nutshell: It depends. Are the varieties hardy or not? The whole story: If the potted daffodils aren't hardy, Becky Heath of Brent and Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester, Virginia, recommends throwing the bulbs away and starting again next year. "Usually the show is disappointing in the second and third seasons," she says. You can save hardy varieties, however. As long as the foliage is green, water well and keep the pot in good light. When the foliage dies down, let the soil dry thoroughly and put the pot or just the bulbs in a dry location. In November, pot the bulbs and start over again. For hardy varieties, Heath advises planting them outside, usually in June, because they're heavy feeders and hard to maintain in a pot. Root growth will begin, because ground temperature is usually cooler than the air.
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