Daffodil 'February Gold' (Narcissus cyclamineus) — Bulbs, size 10/12
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Frequently asked questions
When should daffodil bulbs be planted? Plant them from September to December, 10-12 cm deep, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from February to April.
Can daffodils be planted in pots? Yes, allow 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter filled with free-draining potting mix.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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💛 Golden-yellow flowers with a long trumpet • 🌱 25 to 30 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from February to April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🏅 Award of Garden Merit (RHS) • 🔁 Naturalizes and flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10/12 bulbs
The 'February Gold' daffodil is one of the earliest daffodils: from February in mild areas, its golden-yellow flowers, about 7 cm across, open on 25 to 30 cm stems, with a long trumpet and slightly swept-back petals. It is a Dutch cultivar bred by the De Graaff brothers before 1923, holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, supplied as size 10/12 bulbs.
Planted along borders, in pots or under trees, it returns every spring and naturalizes easily. Among our flower bulbs, it is the daffodil that opens the season: its short, sturdy stems stand up well to wind and spring showers.
Which daffodil should you choose?
- Daffodil 'February Gold' (this plant) — golden-yellow flowers with a long trumpet and swept-back petals, 25 to 30 cm, from February to April. For borders, pots and lawns.
- Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' — 2 to 3 small golden-yellow flowers per stem, 15 to 20 cm, from February to April. For window boxes and small pots.
- 'Carlton' daffodil — one large 10 cm yellow flower per stem, lightly fragrant, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and bouquets.
Planted together, 'February Gold' and 'Carlton' take turns: the first opens the season from February, the second takes over in March and April.
How many bulbs should you choose?
'February Gold' daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 20: allow 30 to 40 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.
- 15 bulbs: about 0.5 m², or 2 pots on a balcony or terrace.
- 30 bulbs: about 1 m², for a flowering border.
- 60 bulbs: about 2 m², for a bed or the base of a tree.
- 120 bulbs: about 3.5 m², to naturalize a corner of lawn.
The larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.
Planting & location
Plant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering from February to April, depending on the region.
- Exposure: sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.
- Depth: 10 to 12 cm, tip pointing up.
- Spacing: 8 to 10 cm between bulbs in the ground; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.
- Soil type: ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.
Under deciduous trees, it makes the most of the late-winter sun before the leaves come out: an ideal spot to naturalize it.
Watering & care
In the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check moisture with the finger test: water only when the potting mix is dry 2 cm down, without letting the root ball dry out completely during flowering.
- Watering: light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.
- Fertilizer: unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.
- Spent flowers: in a lawn, leave them in place; in beds or pots, cut them off so the bulb keeps its energy.
- After flowering: let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.
In a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow, around the end of May, before the first mowing.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Its bright yellow warms up the garden from late winter, and it earns its place among plants for a sunny balcony in a large pot.
- For a bright end to winter, pair it with the giant snowdrop — its green-marked white bells, 15 to 25 cm tall, bloom from January to March and accompany its first flowers.
- For a blue and yellow carpet, plant the large-flowered blue crocus at its feet — its large blue cups, 10 to 12 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in February-March.
- To extend flowering, plant Greek anemone mix underneath — its blue, pink and white daisy-like flowers, 10 to 15 cm tall, take over in March-April.
- For a balcony version, plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the green Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter, Ø25 cm — its green echoes the foliage and makes the yellow flowers stand out.
In pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 12 cm and crocuses above them at 6 cm, for flowers on two levels.
Verdeia tips
- Let it naturalize: hardy and undemanding, it multiplies on its own in lawns or under trees; the longer you leave it in place, the fuller the clumps become.
- Protect pots in hard frost: in window boxes, raise the pot and avoid standing water during severe frosts, as explained in our guide to winterizing your balcony.
- Cut some for bouquets: pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; they last about a week in a vase.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Narcissus 'February Gold', cyclamineus-group daffodil
- Common name: 'February Gold' daffodil, early daffodil
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Origin: Dutch cultivar bred by the De Graaff brothers (before 1923)
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 10/12 (circumference in cm), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120
- Height in flower: 25 to 30 cm
- Flowering: February to April, golden-yellow flowers about 7 cm across with a long trumpet
- Planting: September to December, at a depth of 10-12 cm
- Exposure: sun or light partial shade
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Soil type: ordinary, well-drained
- Life cycle: perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin
- Decorative style: Cottage garden / Natural / Spring garden
Each bulb is unique: the shade of yellow, flower size and flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
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