{"product_id":"jonquille-february-gold-narcisse-cyclamineus-bulbes","title":"Daffodil 'February Gold' (Narcissus cyclamineus) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jonquille-february-gold\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'February Gold' daffodil \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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 \u003cstrong\u003eDutch cultivar bred by the De Graaff brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e before 1923, holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted along borders, in pots or under trees, it returns every spring and naturalizes easily. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the daffodil that opens the season: its short, sturdy stems stand up well to wind and spring showers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaffodil 'February Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 to 3 small golden-yellow flowers per stem, 15 to 20 cm, from February to April. For window boxes and small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— one large 10 cm yellow flower per stem, lightly fragrant, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, 'February Gold' and 'Carlton' take turns: the first opens the season from February, the second takes over in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or 2 pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a bed or the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.5 m², to naturalize a corner of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering from February to April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs in the ground; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eUnder deciduous trees, it makes the most of the late-winter sun before the leaves come out: an ideal spot to naturalize it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e: water only when the potting mix is dry 2 cm down, without letting the root ball dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lawn, leave them in place; in beds or pots, cut them off so the bulb keeps its energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow, around the end of May, before the first mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright yellow warms up the garden from late winter, and it earns its place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bright end to winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its green-marked white bells, 15 to 25 cm tall, bloom from January to March and accompany its first flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and yellow carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered blue crocus\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its large blue cups, 10 to 12 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in February-March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — its blue, pink and white daisy-like flowers, 10 to 15 cm tall, take over in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its green echoes the foliage and makes the yellow flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 12 cm and crocuses above them at 6 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect pots in hard frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e in window boxes, raise the pot and avoid standing water during severe frosts, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/hiverner-balcon-plantes-pot-froid\"\u003ewinterizing your balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'February Gold', cyclamineus-group daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'February Gold' daffodil, early daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutch cultivar bred by the De Graaff brothers (before 1923)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April, golden-yellow flowers about 7 cm across with a long trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 10-12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Natural \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the shade of yellow, flower size and flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278077894921,"sku":"61372","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57480723497225,"sku":"61742","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57480723529993,"sku":"61744","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57480723562761,"sku":"61747","price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jonquille-february-gold-narcisse-cyclamineus-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-6449881.png?v=1792789285","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/daffodil-february-gold-narcissus-cyclamineus-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}