Itzim
Classification:
6 Y-R[ Cyclamineus ]
Season:
Early to Mid-Season
Height:
Dwarf - less than 32.5 cm (12.8 in)
Hybridizer:
Registered:
Yes, 1982
Registrant:

Rathowen Daffodils

Rathowen Daffodils
, Northern Ireland, UK
Awards:
Seed Parent: 
Vulcan 2 Y-O 
J. Lionel Richardson, Ireland
Year Registered: 1956
Carbineer x Ceylon
Vulcan
seedling
Pollen Parent: 
N. cyclamineus Division 13 Species
Section: Pseudonarcissus
N. cyclamineus
Seedling Number:
H.137/5
Chromosomes:
21
Pedigree Chart:
Fertility:
Believed to be Seed fertile
Descendants:
None
Comments

Perianth segments ovate, prominently mucronate, deep yellow, sharply reflexed, plane, overlapping a quarter or less; corona cylindrical, loosely ribbed, deep orange-red, mouth straight or a little expanded, split in places and overlapping, with rim irregularly dentate. Resembles a taller ‘Jetfire’ with narrower perianth segments and a larger corona.

Origin of Name

The name Itzim is an anagram of ‘Mitzi’, which was first name chosen for this daffodil.