Botanical name
Narcissus ‘Golden Ducat’
Other names
Daffodil ‘Golden Ducat’, Double daffodil ‘Golden Ducat’, Double narcissus ‘Golden Ducat’
Genus
Narcissus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Golden Ducat’ _ ‘Golden Ducat’ is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with erect, strap-like, dark green leaves and, in mid-spring, clusters of fragrant, double, golden-yellow flowers with numerous, pointed petals.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. May also be a skin irritant.
Flower
Golden-yellow in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bulb scale mite , Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly , Narcissus eelworm
Specific diseases
Basal rot
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Remove leaves once allowed to die back naturally.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Narcissus ‘Golden Ducat’ (Daffodil ‘Golden Ducat’) will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.35m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant two times its own depth in autumn. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered