Quiet Magic
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Classification:
2 W-P[ Large-Cupped ]
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, 2009
Awards:

AM Award

This plant earned the Award of Merit (AM).

Given on the recommendation of Committees to plants which are of great merit for exhibition.

Awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2019.AM 2019; 

PC Award

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

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

Awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2015.PC 2015; 
Special Classes:
ADS Intermediates

The American Daffodil Society maintains a "Suggested List of Intermediate-Sized Daffodils".

The ADS defines an intermediate daffodil as a standard daffodil in Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, or 11 having a single floret whose diameter is typically greater than 50mm and through 80mm.

Intermediate daffodils may be entered in ADS show exibition classes for standard daffodils as well as classes reserved for intermediate daffodils.

, The Daffodil Society Intermediates
Seed Parent: 
Fairy Magic 2 W-WWP 
Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 2000
(Gem of Ulster x Fragrant Rose) x (Roseate Tern x Mentor)
Fairy Magic
Pollen Parent: 
Quiet Hero 3 W-P 
Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 2001
(Pismo Beach x High Society) x Tyrian Rose
Quiet Hero
Seedling Number:
D2781
Pedigree Chart:
Pedigree TreeClick this icon to display the Pedigree Chart for Quiet Magic
Descendants:
None
Comments

Fl. 74 mm wide, facing slightly upwards; perianth segments 30 mm long, broadly ovate, blunt, prominently mucronate, slightly inflexed, plane to a little concave, smooth, overlapping half; the inner segments narrower, less prominently mucronate, with margins wavy; corona 14 mm long, cup-shaped, smooth, mouth straight, only very slightly wavy, with rim minutely crenate.

Intermediate size daffodil.

Origin of Name

Name is a combination of the Seed and Pollen Parents’ names.

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Quiet MagicQuiet Magic, 2 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2009
Photo #50274 Nial Watson, Northern IrelandQuiet MagicQuiet Magic, 2 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2009
Photo #41876 Brian S. Duncan, Northern IrelandQuiet MagicQuiet Magic, 2 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2009
Photo #41875 Brian S. Duncan, Northern IrelandQuiet MagicQuiet Magic, 2 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2009
Photo #41874 Brian S. Duncan, Northern IrelandQuiet MagicQuiet Magic, 2 W-P, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 2009
Photo #41873 Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland