Marie Curie Diamond
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Classification:
7 Y-Y[ Jonquilla ]
Season:
Early to Mid-Season
Height:
Standard - 32.5 to 67.5 cm (12.8 to 26.6 in)
Hybridizer:

Rosewarne E.H.S.

Rosewarne E.H.S.
, England, UK
Registered:
Yes, 2008
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 2001.

AGM 2001; 
Seed Parent: 
Saint Keverne 2 Y-Y 
Michael Percival Williams, England
Year Registered: 1934
(Royalist x unknown)
Saint Keverne
Pollen Parent: 
N. jonquilla Division 13 Species
Section: Jonquilla
N. jonquilla
Seedling Number:
RW44
Pedigree Chart:
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Descendants:
None
Comments

double triangle, 90mm, golden yellow; perianth segments 39mm long, oblong, mucronate, spreading; corona 24mm long, cup-shaped, very broadly ribbed, mouth a little expanded, wavy; strongly scented.

Origin of Name

Named at the request of Marie Curie Cancer Care to celebrate their Diamond Anniversary.

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Photo #28966 Fentongollan Farms, England