Spring Daffodil Kokedama Arrangement

Here in the Texas, daffodils herald the beginning of the spring season and are one of the first flowers to appear. Their sunny blooms add a punch of color to an otherwise dormant landscape and provide early nectar for bees. I’ve planted hundreds of daffodil bulbs around our property, and can’t resist bringing them indoors just as soon as they bloom. However, daffodils have a fairly short stem, so aren’t super versatile as cut flowers. So today I’m going to show you how to create a daffodil kokedama arrangement in just three simple steps.

Benefits Of Kokedama Arrangements

Kokedama is a Japanese floral art that wraps plant roots or bulbs in a moss ball, creating a sculptural display. Many times you see hanging kokedama orchids in nurseries and boutiques. I actually have a whole post on creating your own stunning orchid kokedama display if you’d like to learn more.

Unlike orchids though, kokedama daffodils(or other bulbs) require almost no maintenance to continue blooming. This makes them the perfect kokedama project for beginners. Here are some benefits of kokedama bulbs:

• Kokedama bulbs require no additional watering (really!)
• Versatile display options – hanging or on tabletops
• Long lasting
• Bulbs can be replanted in the garden once blooms are spent
• The same technique may be used on any spring bulbs – hyacinths, tulips, muscari, crocus, snowdrops, etc.

Daffodil Kokedama Supplies

• Sprouted daffodil bulbs(the flowers don’t have to be open yet) You can buy these for just a few dollars at most garden centers.
• Spagnum Moss
• Floral wire or twine
• Wire snips or scissors
• Bowl and water(for soaking moss)

Step 1: Soak Moss

Before you get started, add your spagnum moss to a large bowl and add a bit of water to soften it. Stir it around and allow is to soak up as much water as it’ll take. There’s no exact formula here – just make sure the moss is easy to handle and mold.

Step 2: Collect And Clean Daffodil Bulbs

Whether you dig your own daffodils or buy them at the store, the next step will be to remove most of the dirt from the bulbs, being careful not to damage the roots. Don’t worry about getting them perfectly clean – we will be covering them with moss anyway. I like to clump 3-5 blulbs together for a larger display.

Step 3: Cover Your Bulbs

To create your daffodil kokedama arrangement, begin by first wringing out a small handful of moss and placing it on a work surface. You want it to be pliable, but not soaking wet.

Lay a few daffodils on the moss and then add additional moss over the top of the bulbs and roots. Cut a long length of wire and wrap it all around the moss to hold it in place. The wire will mostly disappear in the moss and won’t be too visible. Continue adding moss around the bulbs to form a ball. Add enough moss so that the daffodils will stand on their own. Secure with additional wire or twine. It’s really that simple!

Displaying Your Daffodil Kokedama

Because you don’t need a bulky vase for this arrangement, there are so many ways you can display your daffodil kokedama. Here are a few ways I displayed mine:

Caring For A Daffodil Kokedama

Flowering bulbs store everything they need to live and bloom within the bulb structure. This makes them very low maintenance once they have sprouted. Periodically mist your kokedama ball with water to keep it moist. Don’t soak the bulb though, as it will rot. The flowers won’t need any special care in the way of light or fertilization, making them super easy to care for.

Once your daffodil is done blooming, you can either discard it or replant in the garden. I always replant. Simply unwrap the moss from the bulbs and plant them back in the ground. The leaves will continue to photosynthesize before dying back in order to produce new blooms next year.

Bring Spring Indoors

Daffodil kokedamas allow you to enjoy spring blooms in a very sustainable way. I love the happy pops of yellow around my home, and I know you will too! So grab some bulbs, and get to wrapping! Happy Creating!

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