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When to plant daffodils in Newcastle upon Tyne: 21 October – end of December

In Newcastle upon Tyne, daffodil: plant from 21 October to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include Gosforth Park Garden Centre (garden centre, 6 km) and Redfox Garden World (garden centre, 8 km); addresses and opening hours are below.

Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

The average daily temperature here stays above 0 °C all winter, and at least three months average 7 °C or less: our rule of thumb for the winter cold spring bulbs need. Sources: Iowa State University Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, UNH Extension, RHS.

Daffodil in Newcastle upon Tyne: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in January, average 2.3 °C.

Planting21 October – end of December
First autumn frost20 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, 2.3 °C
Soil back at 7 °C in spring24 February
Daylight10:08 on 21 October
Daylight at the winter solstice7:10

The same dates in Newcastle upon Tyne hold for Garlic, Tulip, Crocus and Hyacinth.

Daffodil in Newcastle upon Tyne: depth, winter cold, pests and pets

Plant daffodils three times the bulb’s height deep (RHS): about 13–15 cm for large bulbs, 15–20 cm apart (University of Georgia Extension). The RHS advises planting them early in autumn, ideally in September in the UK, so do not leave them late: aim for the start of the window, 21 October.

In Newcastle upon Tyne the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 28 weeks a year (our estimate from ten years of monthly weather). For this bulb Wisconsin Horticulture Extension gives a cold period of 15–17 weeks at about 2–10 °C. The winter here gives that in the ground, so the bulbs need no pre-chilling.

Daffodils are long-lived: clumps slowly expand over the years (RHS). Leave the leaves for at least eight weeks after flowering — they feed next year’s flowers (University of Georgia Extension).

Squirrels avoid daffodils, so they can be planted among tulips to reduce losses (RHS). Daffodils are toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the bulbs are the most poisonous part, and a large amount can cause convulsions and heart rhythm problems (ASPCA).

Sources: RHS, University of Georgia Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, ASPCA.

Daffodil in nearby cities

Around Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh is 11 days earlier and Hull 4 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Carlisle86 km16 October – end of December5 days earlier
Leeds131 km24 October – end of December3 days later
Bradford133 km19 October – end of December2 days earlier
Edinburgh147 km10 October – end of December11 days earlier
Hull161 km25 October – end of December4 days later
Manchester172 km15 October – end of December6 days earlier

Where to buy daffodil for planting in Newcastle upon Tyne

Planting stock goes into the ground from 21 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Newcastle upon Tyne OpenStreetMap lists 30 garden centres, 6 markets and 5 farm shops (collected 20 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant daffodils in Newcastle upon Tyne?

In Newcastle upon Tyne, daffodil: plant from 21 October to the end of December. Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

When is the last spring frost in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Last spring frost around 8 April, first autumn frost around 20 November.

Other crops in Newcastle upon Tyne, with their dates