Maria Pia
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Classification:
11a Y-R[ Split-Cupped Collar ]
Season:
Early to Mid-Season
Height:
Standard - 32.5 to 67.5 cm (12.8 to 26.6 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, 2006
Awards:

PC(e) Award

This plant earned the Certificate of Preliminary Commendation (PC).

Given on the recommendation of Committees to a new plant of promise for exhibition

Qualified as a show flower.

Awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2010.PC(e) 2010; 
Seed Parent: 
Tiritomba 11a Y-O 
J. Gerritsen and Son, the Netherlands
Year Registered: 1974
seedling x Peep of Spring
Tiritomba
Pollen Parent: 
Lennymore 2 Y-R 
Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1983
Shining Light x Torridon
Lennymore
Seedling Number:
D1940
Pedigree Chart:
Pedigree TreeClick this icon to display the Pedigree Chart for Maria Pia
Used as parent:
1 time as seed
Descendants:
Descendants TreeClick this icon to display the Descendants of Maria Pia
Comments

100mm; perianth segments broadly ovate, deep yellow, plane; corona split to base, the 6 segments as broad as the perianth segments and half as long, loosely ribbed, rich orange-red;

Origin of Name

Part of the Duncan “Family and Friends” Series.  This daffodil was named in honor of the wife of Brian & Betty’s dear friend from Chile, Juan Andres Varas Braun.

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Maria PiaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #50458 Tom Stettner, USAMaria PiaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #50457 Tom Stettner, USAMaria PiaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #48138 Michael Baxter, EnglandMaria PiaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #47974 Mary Lou Gripshover, USAMaria PiaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #47012 Tom Stettner, USAMaria PiaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #40416 John Castor, USAMaria PiaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #40415 John Castor, USAMARIA PIAMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #38837 Michael Baxter, EnglandMARIA PIAMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #38793 Michael Baxter, EnglandMaria PiaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #36691 Becky Fox Matthews, USAMaria piaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #14343 Kirby Fong, USAMaria piaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #12808 Tony James, EnglandMaria piaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #8834 Ian Scroggy, Northern IrelandMaria piaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #7802 Derrick Turbitt, Northern IrelandMaria piaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #7682 Ian Scroggy, Northern IrelandMaria piaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #7681 Ian Scroggy, Northern IrelandMaria piaMaria Pia, 11a Y-R, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2006
Photo #4196 Tony James, England