Narcissus 'Ice King' (Double daffodil) — Bulbs, size 12/14
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€35,95 - Regular price
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'Ice King' and 'Ice Follies' daffodils? 'Ice King' is a double-flowered sport of 'Ice Follies', which has a single pale yellow cup in the center of its white petals.
How long do daffodils flower? Each clump stays in flower for about three weeks in March-April, a little longer in partial shade and cool weather.
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
- We will find the right solution for your situation
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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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🌼 White and lemon-yellow double flowers about 10 cm across • 🌱 35 to 45 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 💐 Lovely cut flower • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 12/14 bulbs
The Narcissus 'Ice King' is a two-tone double daffodil: a ruffled lemon-yellow center, which fades to cream over the days, is framed by a collar of white petals. Its flowers, about 10 cm across, open in March and April on 35 to 45 cm stems. It is a European horticultural selection (Netherlands), registered in 1984 as a double-flowered sport of the famous 'Ice Follies' daffodil.
Planted in beds, borders or large pots, it comes back every spring and forms ever fuller clumps. Among our flower bulbs, it is the brightest double daffodil for partly shaded spots: its white lights up beds even on gray days.
Which daffodil should you choose?
- Narcissus 'Ice King' (this plant) — white double flowers with a lemon-yellow center, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds, large pots and bouquets.
- Narcissus 'Golden Ducat' — all-golden-yellow double flowers, 35 to 40 cm, in March-April. For beds and bright bouquets.
- 'Thalia' daffodil — pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.
Planted side by side, 'Ice King' and 'Golden Ducat' create a bed of double flowers in two tones, from creamy white to golden yellow.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Double daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 15: allow 25 to 35 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.
- 20 bulbs: about 0.7 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.
- 40 bulbs: about 1.5 m², for a bed or a flowering border.
- 80 bulbs: about 3 m², for a long border or to fill the base of trees with flowers.
The larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 80-bulb pack works out about 35% cheaper per bulb than the 20-bulb pack.
Planting & location
Plant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in March and April, depending on the region.
- Exposure: sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.
- Depth: 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.
- Spacing: 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; 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.
Plant them in clumps of 10 to 15 bulbs rather than in rows: in spring, each group looks like a bouquet set in the flower bed.
Watering & care
In the ground, rain is enough. In pots, waterlogged potting mix rots the bulb just like overwatered roots: water only when the surface is dry, 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: cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.
- After flowering: let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.
Leave the leaves free after flowering, without tying them: they need their full surface in the sun to recharge the bulb.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Its bright white suits sunny beds and partly shaded balconies alike, making it a safe choice among balcony plants by exposure.
- For a blue carpet at its feet, plant the Armenian grape hyacinth underneath — its bright blue clusters, 15 to 20 cm tall, flower at the same time, in March-April, and make the white and yellow stand out.
- For an all-white bed, pair it with the White Triumph tulip — its pure white cups, 40 to 50 cm tall, take over in April.
- For a cool, partly shaded corner, plant the Snake's head fritillary mix alongside — its checkered purple and white bells, 20 to 30 cm tall, flower in April-May in soil that stays moist.
- For a balcony version, plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the green Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter, Ø25 cm — its green sets off the white petals and the yellow center.
In a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at 15 cm and grape hyacinths above at 8 cm, for flowers on two levels.
Verdeia tips
- 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.
- Give them as a bouquet or in a pot: daffodils are a much-appreciated spring gift, a symbol of renewal, as explained in our ideas for plants to give as gifts.
- Plant deep: at 15 cm, the bulbs anchor firmly and the stems hold their large double flowers more upright.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Narcissus 'Ice King', Double group (division 4)
- Common name: double daffodil, double narcissus
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Origin: European horticultural selection (Netherlands)
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 12/14 (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40 or 80
- Height in flower: 35 to 45 cm
- Flowering: March to April, white double flowers with a lemon-yellow center, about 10 cm across
- Planting: September to December, at a depth of 12-15 cm
- Exposure: sun or light partial shade
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Soil type: ordinary, well-drained
- Life cycle: perennial, 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 / Romantic / Spring garden
Each bulb is unique: the shade of the center, from lemon yellow to cream, and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.
Your plant, delivered with care
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.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.