How to prune narcissus 'ice follies'

Immediately after flowers fade in mid-spring. Cut or snap the spent flower head off cleanly. Leave every leaf and stem in place until fully yellowed and dry before removing.

Annually, post-flowering. Narcissus 'Ice Follies', a large-cupped white daffodil, needs only deadheading when its flowers finish. Removing spent blooms prevents seed formation and keeps bulb energy focused on next year's growth. Allow all foliage to die back naturally over 6–8 weeks — never cut or tie green leaves, as this significantly reduces future flowering.

Cut or snap the spent flower head off cleanly. Leave every leaf and stem in place until fully yellowed and dry before removing.