{"product_id":"narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes","title":"Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' (Dwarf Narcissus) — Bulbs size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-tete-a-tete\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 Golden-yellow flowers, 2 to 3 per stem • 🌱 Dwarf, 15 to 20 cm • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • 🌤️ Flowers from February to April • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodil\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most widely planted dwarf daffodil in Europe: its 15 to 20 cm stems each bear two to three small golden-yellow flowers, hence its name, and open from late winter, when gardens and balconies are still bare. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom)\u003c\/strong\u003e, bred in Cornwall from a wild daffodil native to the Iberian Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts small size and sturdy stems, which do not flop in rain or wind, make it one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e best suited to pots, window boxes, and borders. Its size 10\/12 bulbs produce well-flowered clumps from the very first year.\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\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodil\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dwarf, 15 to 20 cm tall, with two to three small flowers per stem from February. For pots, planters, and low borders.\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 — 40 to 45 cm stems, with one large yellow flower per stem in March-April. For gardens, flower beds, lawns, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant all three varieties and they will flower from February to late April: Tête-à-Tête starts the season, Carlton follows in March, and Thalia finishes in 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\u003ePlant Tête-à-Tête bulbs close together to create a carpet of flowers: allow 50 to 70 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 15 bulbs in a pot 20 to 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², or 7 to 10 pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a continuous border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a yellow carpet beneath trees or across a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs about 35% less per bulb than the 100-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; placement\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 partial shade; it also flowers beneath a deciduous tree, which lets light through in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 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; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; it only fears standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a pot that flowers longer, plant in layers: Tête-à-Tête bulbs on top, at 8 cm, and later-flowering bulbs below, at 15 cm.\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 a pot, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged or 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 a pot, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\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; these \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e are normal here, as they nourish the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDo not tie or braid the leaves after flowering: they need their full surface exposed to the sun to recharge the bulb.\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 yellow flowers brighten late-winter planters and pair well with evergreen balcony plants, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003ewindowsill plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a complete winter planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them at the foot of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eHelleborus 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers are followed by yellow daffodils from December to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor red and yellow contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-rubella-skimmia-rouge\"\u003eSkimmia japonica 'Rubella'\u003c\/a\u003e — its red buds and evergreen foliage frame the golden yellow flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e in the same flower bed—their purple globes take over in May, when the daffodils have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 15 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø20 cm—the white makes the yellow flowers pop, and the pot's drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a window box, line them up in front of taller plants: their small flowers remain clearly visible from indoors.\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\u003eForce a few indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 5 to 7 bulbs in a pot in November, leave it outdoors in the cold for eight weeks, then bring it into a bright, cool room; it will flower in three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them as a gift in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot of daffodils in bud is a much-appreciated late-winter gift, a symbol of renewal, as explained in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clumps every four or five years:\u003c\/strong\u003e when flowers become less abundant, dig up the clumps after the foliage turns yellow, separate the bulbs and replant them right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf daffodil, miniature jonquil\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 horticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in batches of 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April, 2 to 3 golden-yellow flowers per stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 8-10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or 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 -25 °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, flowers 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 Flower-filled balcony \/ Cottage garden \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the number of flowers per stem and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57278076223753,"sku":"61805","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57454240923913,"sku":"61804","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57454240956681,"sku":"61803","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_b5677a72-9cb1-4246-8038-4586488bf6d0.png?v=1792158209","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/tete-a-tete-narcissus-dwarf-daffodil-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}