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Classification:
6 W-GPP[ Cyclamineus ]
Season:
Early to Mid-Season
Height:
Dwarf - less than 32.5 cm (12.8 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, 1981
Registrant:

Rathowen Daffodils

Rathowen Daffodils
, Northern Ireland, UK
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 1988.

AGM 1988; 
Seed Parent: 
Roseworthy 2 W-P 
Douglas Blanchard, England
Year Registered: 1948
Rose of Tralee x Wild Rose
Roseworthy
Pollen Parent: 
Foundling 6 W-P 
Carncairn Daffodils, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1969
Irish Rose x Jenny
Foundling
Seedling Number:
D450
Chromosomes:
27
Pedigree Chart:
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Used as parent:
2 times as seed
Descendants:
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Comments

Perianth segments broadly ovate, reflexed, overlapping half; corona funnel-shaped, deep pink, with green at base, mouth straight, wavy. Resembles ‘Foundling’ but with more strongly reflexed perianth segments and a smaller corona.

Is a tetraploid -1, should be slightly fertile.

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