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When to plant daffodils in Gwangju: 24 October – end of December

In Gwangju, daffodil: plant from 24 October to the end of December.

Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

The average daily temperature here stays above 0 °C all winter, and at least three months average 7 °C or less: our rule of thumb for the winter cold spring bulbs need. Sources: Iowa State University Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, UNH Extension, RHS.

Daffodil in Gwangju: soil, season and weather

Nights then average below 0 °C in December–February; the coldest, January, averages -3.3 °C.

Planting24 October – end of December
First autumn frost23 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -3.3 °C
Soil back at 7 °C in spring7 March
Daylight11:02 on 24 October
Daylight at the winter solstice9:47

The same dates in Gwangju hold for Garlic, Tulip, Crocus and Hyacinth.

Daffodil in Gwangju: depth, winter cold, pests and pets

Plant daffodils three times the bulb’s height deep (RHS): about 13–15 cm for large bulbs, 15–20 cm apart (University of Georgia Extension). The RHS advises planting them early in autumn, ideally in September in the UK, so do not leave them late: aim for the start of the window, 24 October.

In Gwangju the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 20 weeks a year (our estimate from ten years of monthly weather). For this bulb Wisconsin Horticulture Extension gives a cold period of 15–17 weeks at about 2–10 °C. The winter here gives that in the ground, so the bulbs need no pre-chilling.

Daffodils are long-lived: clumps slowly expand over the years (RHS). Leave the leaves for at least eight weeks after flowering — they feed next year’s flowers (University of Georgia Extension).

Squirrels avoid daffodils, so they can be planted among tulips to reduce losses (RHS). Daffodils are toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the bulbs are the most poisonous part, and a large amount can cause convulsions and heart rhythm problems (ASPCA).

Sources: RHS, University of Georgia Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, ASPCA.

Daffodil in nearby cities

Around Gwangju, Daejeon is 11 days earlier and Jeju City 26 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Jeonju77 km18 October – 17 December6 days earlier
Daejeon140 km13 October – 5 December11 days earlier
Daegu176 km22 October – end of December2 days earlier
Jeju City187 kmby 19 November26 days later
Busan202 km23 October – end of December1 day earlier
Ulsan228 km17 October – end of December7 days earlier

Where to buy daffodil for planting in Gwangju

Planting stock goes into the ground from 24 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Gwangju OpenStreetMap lists 1 garden centre, 14 markets and 1 farm shop (collected 28 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant daffodils in Gwangju?

In Gwangju, daffodil: plant from 24 October to the end of December. Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

When is the last spring frost in Gwangju?

Last spring frost around 1 April, first autumn frost around 23 November.

Other crops in Gwangju, with their dates