Description

🌷 Double Daffodil ‘Golden Ducat’ – 15 Bulbs

Brighten your spring garden with the rich golden-yellow flowers of Daffodil ‘Golden Ducat’. Its full, double blooms feature layers of ruffled petals, creating a cheerful display in borders, garden beds and pots. Plant in groups for a bold splash of colour.

🌼 At a Glance

• Flower colour: Golden yellow
• Flowering season: Spring; supplier lists March–May, with local timing varying
• Height: Approximately 20–40cm, according to the supplier
• Position: Sun or light partial shade
• Ideal for: Garden beds, borders, pots and cut flowers
• Pack contents: 15 bulbs
• Care level: Easy

🪴 Planting Instructions

• When to plant: Autumn, once the weather and soil begin to cool
• Planting depth: Approximately 10cm deep, following the supplier’s instructions
• Spacing: Approximately 10–15cm apart
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. For pots, use a free-draining potting mix and a container with drainage holes.
• Planting method: Place bulbs with their pointed ends facing upwards, cover with soil and water if dry. Plant in groups for a fuller display.

💧 Watering

Keep the soil lightly moist during active growth and flowering, without allowing it to become waterlogged. Continue watering as needed after flowering while the leaves remain green. Reduce watering once the foliage yellows and the bulbs become dormant.

☀️ Light & Position

Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position sheltered from strong winds. The double blooms can become heavy after rain. In Malta, light afternoon shade can help protect flowers from strong spring heat.

🌿 Feeding

Apply a potassium-rich liquid fertilizer after flowering while the foliage remains green, following the product instructions. This helps replenish the bulbs for the following season.

🍃 After Flowering

Remove faded flower heads, leaving the stems and leaves intact. Allow the foliage to yellow and dry naturally before removing it. Do not tie or braid the leaves.

Bulbs can remain planted in well-drained soil. Divide crowded clumps if flowering begins to decline.

🇲🇹 Local Growing Tips

Plant during cooler autumn weather and avoid areas that stay wet after winter rain. Keep dormant bulbs away from frequent summer irrigation. Repeat flowering may vary with the amount of winter cooling they receive.

🐕🐈 Pet Safety

Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, especially the bulbs. Keep bulbs and plants away from pets that chew plants or dig in the soil. Wear gloves when handling, as daffodil sap and bulbs can irritate skin.