- Botanical name: Narcissus 'February Gold'
- Common name: Daffodil
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb, Deciduous
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Low maintenance plant
Narcissus ‘February Gold’ is an early flowering daffodil, bearing bright yellow blooms with outer petals slightly swept back from the darker yellow trumpets. It looks fantastic when planted in bold drifts, and is perfect for naturalising in grass.
For best results grow Narcissus ‘February Gold’ in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun. Plant bulbs at twice their own depth in autumn. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
How to grow Narcissus 'February Gold'
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Plant size
30cm height
10cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Narcissus 'February Gold' and wildlife
Narcissus 'February Gold' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Narcissus 'February Gold' poisonous?
Narcissus 'February Gold' toxins are absorbed by the skin. Its roots and sap are toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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