{"product_id":"narcisse-golden-ducat-narcisse-double-bulbes","title":"Narcissus 'Golden Ducat' (Double daffodil) — Bulbs, size 12\/14","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-golden-ducat\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌼 Golden-yellow double flowers about 10 cm across • 🌱 35 to 40 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 💐 Lovely cut flower • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 12\/14 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Golden Ducat'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a double daffodil in a uniform golden yellow: each flower, about 10 cm across, layers several rings of pointed petals, with one or two flowers per stem. Carried on 35 to 40 cm stems, they open in March and April. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which arose before 1946 as a sport of the famous 'King Alfred' trumpet daffodil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, borders or large pots, it comes back every spring and forms ever fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the double daffodil with the most intense yellow: its large size 12\/14 bulbs produce big flowers from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Golden Ducat'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — golden-yellow double flowers, 35 to 40 cm, in March-April. For beds, large pots and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-double-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — double flowers in assorted shades of yellow, white and orange, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and colorful bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— one large yellow cupped flower per stem, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For gardens, lawns and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e'Golden Ducat' and 'Carlton' share the same yellow: planted side by side, they create a bed that is uniform in color but varied in shape, mixing double and cupped flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 15: allow 25 to 35 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.7 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a bed or a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a long border or to fill the base of trees with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 80-bulb pack works out about 35% cheaper per bulb than the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in March and April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them in clumps of 10 to 15 bulbs rather than in rows: in spring, each group looks like a bouquet set in the flower bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In a pot, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged or dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, which the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e lets you check in a few seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeave the leaves free after flowering, without tying them: they need their full surface in the sun to recharge the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright yellow lights up beds and pots alike, and it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e that flower from spring onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet of flowers at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — their small blue, pink and white daisy-like flowers, 10 to 15 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of complementary colors,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes\"\u003eBroad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its two-tone midnight-blue and sky-blue spikes open in April at the base of the stems and make the golden yellow stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering of the bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e between the clumps — its purple globes, 70 to 80 cm tall, open in May, when the daffodil foliage turns yellow, and hide it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its matte sage green extends the foliage and makes the yellow flowers pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 15 cm and anemones above them at 5 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; they last about a week in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 15 cm, the bulbs anchor firmly and the stems hold their heavy double flowers more upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place for several years:\u003c\/strong\u003e like other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, they can stay in the ground all year round; divide the clumps every four to five years, when the flowers become fewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Ducat', Double group (division 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e double daffodil, double narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 12\/14 (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 to 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, golden-yellow double flowers about 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 12-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the number of flowers per stem, their size and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57277042458889,"sku":"61756","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57479831879945,"sku":"61785","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57479831912713,"sku":"61824","price":91.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-golden-ducat-narcisse-double-bulbes-calibre-1214-verdeia-1936923.png?v=1792789287","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/golden-ducat-narcissus-double-daffodil-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}