Golden Ducat Daffodil

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SKU
10391

Double delight, the multiple layers of pointed yellow petals of Golden Ducat Daffodil (Narcissus 'Golden Ducat') will leave you breathless! Scented single-born blossoms atop strappy green foliage and sturdy stems, these unique flowers are anything but shy!

Just after Hyacinths and other early spring flowering bulbs bloom, Daffodils take their turn in the spotlight, sending up multiple stems in vivid sunshine-yellow double blooms! Sweetly scented, you'll enjoy Hummingbirds, bumblebees and other pollinators trying to wriggle into these ruffles while looking for nectar!

Also known as Narcissus or Jonquils, these perennial spring-flowering bulbs are tough, cold-hardy, and lovely in the home or garden! Use Golden Ducat Daffodil in planters and containers, or forced indoors for winter décor, floral bouquets, showy early spring color, or all of the above!

Planting and Application:

Golden Ducat Jonquils are incredibly low-maintenance, gardeners new and experienced enjoy their plant-and-forget style! Their smaller size makes them ideal for early spring planters on your porch or patio, or forced indoors for delightful winter gifts and decorations while you wait for spring! Imagine the bouquet you'll enjoy when it includes these brilliant and unique blooms! Try forcing them in a bulb-forcing vase or shallow dish for a break from winter doldrums!

Add vibrance to beds and borders while waiting for other plants to wake up. Plant groupings throughout perennial and cottage gardens, pollinator beds, and cutting borders at equal intervals for eye-catching pops of color! Or use long rows as edging and border plants! Container gardeners can also enjoy these cheerful blooms.

  • Double to Triple Layers of Golden Blooms
  • Multiple Ruffled Double Flowers Per Bulb
  • Low Maintenance Green Foliage Clumps
  • Fall-Planted, Early Spring-Flowering Perennial
  • Early Spring Color, Beds & Borders, Containers & Cut Flowers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Daffodil bulbs are easy to care for! Plant 6-8 inches deep at least 3 inches apart with the pointed end facing upward. Plant in a full sun to partial shade location (afternoon shade especially in the hotter of its favored growing zones of 3 to 9. Narcissus must have well-drained soil and moderate amounts of moisture. In colder growing zones, plant a little deeper so they can survive the winter. Add bulb fertilizer to each hole for best results. Deadhead after flowers fade but allow the foliage to remain to make food for the bulb.

  • Full Sun or Some Partial Shade
  • Moderately Moist Well-Drained Soil
  • Deadhead After Bloom, Prune to Ground When Leaves Yellow
  • Very Cold Hardy
  • Deer & Rodent Resistant

Golden Ducat Double Daffodil adds a double dose of sunshine-yellow cheer and sweet fragrance to your spring gardens! Hurry and order yours at Nature Hills and we'll ship your order as soon as it's the right time to plant in the fall for your growing zone.

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

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At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

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0 - 19.99 24.99
20 - 49.99 29.99
50 - 69.99 34.99
70 - 99.99 39.99
100 - 129.99 44.99
130 - 149.99 48.99
150 - 150+ Approx 28%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Golden Ducat Daffodil Is Suited to Grow in Zones 3-9
Growing Zones 3-9
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Narcissus 'Golden Ducat'
Mature Height 14 - 16 inches
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Well Drained Soil
Moisture Medium
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Color Yellow Orange
Foliage Color Green
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time After Foliage Yellows
Spacing 8 inches