How to prune rock daffodil

Deadhead promptly after flowering; leave foliage until fully yellowed (late spring). Pinch off the spent flower head. Leave all narrow, blue-green leaves untouched until completely withered and yellow before gently removing.

Annually after each flowering. Rock Daffodil (Narcissus rupicola) is a tiny alpine species that needs minimal intervention — just remove spent flowers to prevent seed set. Its fine foliage must be left to die down naturally. This species is particularly sensitive to early leaf removal, which can prevent re-flowering in subsequent years.

Pinch off the spent flower head. Leave all narrow, blue-green leaves untouched until completely withered and yellow before gently removing.