Rathowen Flame
Classification:
2 Y-O[ Large-Cupped ]
Season:
Mid-Season to Late
Hybridizer:

Tom Bloomer

b 1905 d 1989

Rathowen Daffodils, Dergmoney, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland (1971-73)

Tom Bloomer
, Northern Ireland, UK
Registered:
Yes, 1973
Seed Parent: 
Ballintoy 2 Y-R 
W.J. (Willy) Dunlop, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1950
Carbineer x Porthilly
Ballintoy
Pollen Parent: 
Air Marshal 2 Y-O 
J. Lionel Richardson, Ireland
Year Registered: 1953
Carbineer x Malta
Air Marshal
Seedling Number:
1/36/58
Pedigree Chart:
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Fertility:
Seed fertile
Used as parent:
2 times as seed
Descendants:
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Comments

Perianth segments gold; corona reddish orange. Description according to Rathowen 1975 catalog: deep orange/red cup.

Origin of Name

Part of Tom Bloomer’s “Rathowen Series”. Named after Mr. Bloomer’s home in Rathowen, Ballymena, County Antrim.

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Rathowen FlameRathowen Flame, 2 Y-O, Tom Bloomer, Northern Ireland, 1973
Photo #50522 Heath Family Archives, USARathowen flameRathowen Flame, 2 Y-O, Tom Bloomer, Northern Ireland, 1973
Photo #6902 Brent and Becky Heath, USA