Skip to content
Daffodils RHS Award of Garden Merit Toxic

Narcissus 'Ice Follies'

Narcissus 'Ice Follies'

A large-cupped daffodil opening with white petals and a frilled lemon-yellow cup that fades to cream as the flower matures. One of the most vigorous and free-flowering large daffodils. Excellent for naturalising and multiplies rapidly. A reliable mid-season performer flowering in March and April across UK gardens.

Narcissus 'Ice Follies' (Narcissus 'Ice Follies') in bloom

Where to plant

Best aspect

South-facingEast-facingWest-facing

Border position

Front of borderMiddle of border

When to plant and expect flowers

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
🌱
🌱
🌱

Plant

🌸
🌸

Flowers

How to grow narcissus 'ice follies'

Plant 15cm deep in September. One of the most reliable naturalising daffodils. Increases rapidly forming large clumps. Lift and divide every 4-5 years if flowering declines. Tolerates a wide range of soils.

Soil requirements

Soil type

loam, sand, chalk, clay

Moisture

well drained

pH

neutral, alkaline

Aftercare

Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering. Remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding.

Propagation

  • Division of clumps in autumn
  • Offsets

Wildlife value

🐝 Attracts bees

Toxicity

All parts contain lycorine and calcium oxalate crystals causing nausea, vomiting, and skin irritation.

🐱 Toxic to cats
🐶 Toxic to dogs
🐴 Toxic to horses
👤 Toxic to humans

Common problems

  • Narcissus bulb fly
  • Basal rot
  • Blindness (failure to flower)
  • Slugs on young shoots

Similar bulbs to grow

Tulips

Tulipa 'Angelique'

Tulipa 'Angelique'
Hyacinths

Hyacinthus 'Carnegie'

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie'
Crocuses

Crocus vernus

Crocus vernus
Grape Hyacinths

Muscari latifolium

Muscari latifolium
Fritillaries

Fritillaria meleagris

Fritillaria meleagris

Related guides

How to Attract Birds to Your Garden

Practical guide to attracting wild birds to UK gardens. Covers feeders, food types, bird baths, nest boxes, planting, and seasonal feeding.

Autumn Gardening Jobs: Complete UK Checklist

Month-by-month autumn gardening checklist for UK gardens. Covers planting, bulbs, lawn care, pruning, composting, and wildlife tasks for Sep to November.

Balcony Gardening Ideas for the UK

Practical balcony gardening ideas for UK flats and apartments. Container choices, weight limits, wind protection, and the best plants for exposed spaces.