Itzim
Classification:
6 Y-R[ Cyclamineus ]
Season:
Early to Mid-Season
Height:
Dwarf - less than 32.5 cm (12.8 in)
Hybridizer:
Grant E. Mitsch

b 1907, d 1989.
Founded Grant Mitsch Novelty Daffodils, Canby, Oregon, USA

Grant E. Mitsch, Oregon, USA
Registered:
Yes, 1982
Registrant:
Rathowen Daffodils, Northern Ireland, UK
Awards:
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 1995. AGM 1995;
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:
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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.

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Photo: Hein Meeuwissen, the NetherlandsItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
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Photo: John E. Colley, EnglandItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
Photo: Henry Shejbal, ItalyItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
Photo: Henry Shejbal, ItalyItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
Photo: Rose Bradley, Illinois, USAItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
Photo: Ralph Sowell, USAItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
Photo: Mary Lou Gripshover, USAItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
Photo: Mary Lou Gripshover, USAItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
Photo: Hein Meeuwissen, the NetherlandsItzimItzim, 6 Y-R, Grant E. Mitsch, United States, 1982, United States 
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