Kaydee
Classification:
6 W-P[ Cyclamineus ]
Season:
Mid-Season
Height:
Dwarf - less than 32.5 cm (12.8 in)
Hybridizer:

Brian S. Duncan

Rathowen Daffodils, in partnership with Clarke Campbell (1973-1988), Dergmoney, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland;

Founded Brian Duncan Daffodils 1989 - 2001

Brian S. Duncan

Photo from Spain in 2011

Brian S. Duncan
, Northern Ireland, UK
Registered:
Yes, 1984
Registrant:

Rathowen Daffodils

Rathowen Daffodils
, Northern Ireland, UK
Awards:

AGM Award

This plant earned the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Given on the recommendation of Committees to plants of outstanding excellence for garden decoration or use (whether for open garden or under glass). The award is only given following a period of assessment. Assessment can take place in one or more of the following ways: 1) Trials at one of the Society’s Gardens or at some other venue; 2) Visits to specialist collections; 3) Round-table discussions drawing on the collective expertise and experience of Committee members, with the opportunity to call on further specialists when necessary.

Awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1998.

AGM 1998; 
Seed Parent: 
Foundling 6 W-P 
Carncairn Daffodils, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1969
Irish Rose x Jenny
Foundling
Pollen Parent: 
Delta Wings 6 W-P 
Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1977
Interim x Joybell ?
Delta Wings
Seedling Number:
D662
Pedigree Chart:
Pedigree TreeClick this icon to display the Pedigree Chart for Kaydee
Descendants:
None
Comments

Perianth segments broadly ovate, blunt, prominently mucronate, pure white, reflexed, plane or with margins incurved, glistening, overlapping 1/3; inner segments more narrowly ovate, twisted; cup is cylindrical, short, lightly ribbed, fiery pink, with mouth widely expanded and even, rim shallowly crenate.

Origin of Name

Part of the Duncan “Family and Friends” Series.  This daffodil was named in honor of Brian Duncan’s daughter’s initials,  Karen Duncan.

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KAYDEEKaydee, 6 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1984
Photo #59625 Michael Baxter, EnglandKaydeeKaydee, 6 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1984
Photo #54229 John E. Colley, EnglandKaydeeKaydee, 6 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1984
Photo #48035 Hein Meeuwissen, the NetherlandsKaydeeKaydee, 6 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1984
Photo #42441 Ian Scroggy, Northern IrelandKaydeeKaydee, 6 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1984
Photo #12429 Brian S. Duncan, Northern IrelandKaydeeKaydee, 6 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1984
Photo #7278 Becky Fox Matthews, USAKaydeeKaydee, 6 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1984
Photo #6351 Juan Andres Varas Braun, Chile