Double Daffodil 'Golden Pearl'

CHF 3.95

Double Daffodil 'Golden Pearl'

Name: Double Daffodil 'Golden Pearl'
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 3.95 CHF
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Narcissus 'Golden Pearl'

CHF 3.95

White petals with a double centre
Centre in peach-yellow, orange and white
Flowers of about 7.5 cm
Flowers in April, 35–45 cm tall
Thrives in sandy and loamy soils

'Golden Pearl' is a modern double daffodil. Its white petals frame a double centre in warm peach-yellow and white. In April it brings cheerful, elegant flowers to beds, containers and bouquets.

About this variety

In 'Golden Pearl' the corona is not trumpet-shaped but transformed into a lush double centre. Warm peach-yellow, orange and white mingle within it. The pure white outer petals form a calm frame. Each flower measures around 7.5 cm. The variety is considered a modern novelty among double daffodils.

At 35–45 cm tall, it suits the middle of beds, containers and the cutting garden. It grows in sandy as well as loamy soils and tolerates both sun and partial shade. It combines beautifully with apricot tulips, blue grape hyacinths or white hyacinths.

In the vase, 'Golden Pearl' looks elegant and lasts well. The bulbs return every year and naturalise in suitable spots. Voles and deer avoid daffodils, as all parts are poisonous. This makes the variety a good choice for gardens with vole problems. Double daffodils are somewhat heavier, so a sheltered spot protects the flowers from rain and wind.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to November, in groups 10–15 cm deep. A spacing of 10–15 cm is enough. Point the tip upwards and firm the soil well. Choose a spot in sun or partial shade with free-draining soil.

Care

Pinch off faded flowers and let the green foliage die back before removing it. In pots, water regularly during growth and flowering. Divide groups that have become dense every few years. Remember that daffodils are poisonous and that their sap harms other flowers in the vase; stand them in water on their own for a few hours first.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Golden Pearl'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Orange, Yellow
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Number per m²: 60
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–6
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Suitable
Naturalising note: Can return in a suitable spot and form larger groups over time.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.