How to prune narcissus 'february gold'

Deadhead immediately after flowers fade (late winter to early spring); remove foliage once fully yellow (late spring). Cut or snap the spent bloom from the stem. Leave all foliage upright and intact until it turns completely yellow and can be pulled away without resistance.

Annually, after each flowering. Narcissus 'February Gold' needs only deadheading after its early blooms fade. Removing spent flowers stops seed development and keeps energy in the bulb. Foliage must be left to die back naturally for at least 6 weeks — it is photosynthesizing to build next year's flower. Never cut green leaves short.

Cut or snap the spent bloom from the stem. Leave all foliage upright and intact until it turns completely yellow and can be pulled away without resistance.