{"product_id":"daffodil-loveday-pack-of-3-bulbs","title":"Daffodil Loveday (Pack of 3 Bulbs)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt;\"\u003eDaffodil Loveday (Pack of 3 Bulbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Narcissus 'Loveday')\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOT to WA \u0026amp; TAS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note: These bulbs cannot be shipped to Western Australia or Tasmania due to biosecurity restrictions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eBring a burst of warm colour to your spring garden with Daffodil Loveday. This cheerful large-cupped variety produces radiant golden yellow petals that frame a beautifully frilled, tangerine-orange cup, creating a vivid contrast that catches the eye from across the garden. Reliable, low maintenance and rewarding year after year, Daffodil Loveday is a superb choice for Australian gardeners looking to add lasting colour to borders, garden beds and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eDaffodil Loveday is classified as a Division 2 Large Cupped Narcissus by the Royal Horticultural Society. The blooms are substantial, reaching approximately 10 cm across, with a bold yellow perianth and an eye-catching bowl-shaped cup in bright dark orange that gradually pales toward the rim. Each sturdy stem carries a single flower held well above the lush, strap-like green foliage, making this variety an excellent cut flower as well as a garden showpiece. Daffodil Loveday blooms during mid-spring and naturalises steadily over time, forming attractive clumps that multiply with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBulb count: 3 per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFlower colours: Golden yellow petals with tangerine-orange cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePlant height: 35 to 45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBloom time: August to September (mid-spring)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNaturalising: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSun requirements: Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSoil type: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFrost tolerance: High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003ePlant Daffodil Loveday bulbs from March to May, once summer heat has passed and soil temperatures have cooled. Choose a position in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil enriched with compost or aged organic matter. Plant each bulb with the pointed end facing upward at a depth of 10 to 15 cm and space them 10 to 15 cm apart. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil, then hold off on additional watering until the foliage begins to emerge. For a natural, informal look, plant in clusters of five or more rather than in straight lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWatering and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eKeep the soil moderately moist during the active growing and flowering season, but avoid waterlogging as daffodil bulbs are prone to rot in saturated conditions. Once foliage begins to yellow and die back after flowering, reduce watering and allow the bulbs to enter their dormant phase. Apply a balanced fertiliser such as NPK 6:6:6 or an azalea and camellia food after blooms have faded but before the foliage turns yellow, to replenish the bulb's energy reserves for next season's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePruning Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eAfter flowering, remove spent flower heads to prevent the plant from directing energy into seed production. Do not cut or braid the foliage. Allow the leaves to die back naturally over several weeks, as they provide essential nourishment for the bulb to produce strong growth and flowers in the following season. Once the foliage has completely yellowed and withered, it can be gently removed or left to decompose naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eClimate Zone Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCool and Alpine (ACT, VIC Highlands, NSW Tablelands): \u003c\/b\u003eIdeal conditions. Cold winters provide the natural chilling period Daffodil Loveday needs for strong root development and reliable spring flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate (Melbourne, Adelaide, coastal NSW): \u003c\/b\u003eExcellent results. Reliable annual performance in these regions with consistent blooming year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical (Brisbane, coastal QLD): \u003c\/b\u003eVariable results. Bulbs may benefit from pre-chilling in the refrigerator for six to eight weeks before planting. Keep bulbs away from ripening fruit during chilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical and Arid (Darwin, Far North QLD): \u003c\/b\u003eNot recommended without extended cold treatment. Best treated as annuals in these regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eImportant Warnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eAll parts of the Daffodil Loveday plant, including bulbs, stems, leaves and flowers, are toxic if ingested by humans, dogs, cats and livestock. The bulbs contain lycorine, which can cause nausea, vomiting and stomach upset. Keep bulbs stored safely away from children and pets. Wear gloves when handling bulbs as the sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Do not plant near vegetable gardens where accidental ingestion is a risk. If ingestion occurs, seek medical or veterinary advice immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51837446193464,"sku":"BULB-F-260","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/daffodil-loveday-pack-of-3-bulbs-2155780.jpg?v=1772300414","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/daffodil-loveday-pack-of-3-bulbs","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}