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Daffodil details
Registered? |
Yes |
Division |
3 |
Perianth colour(s) |
Y |
Corona colour(s) |
Y |
Originator name |
Mrs J. Abel Smith |
Registrant name |
Mrs J. Abel Smith |
Year of registration |
1977 |
Seed parent |
‘Green Howard’ |
Pollen parent |
‘Aircastle’ |
Seedling number |
P4/02 |
Description |
Fl. 82 mm wide, pale yellow; perianth segments broadly ovate, rounded at apex, slightly truncate, a little reflexed, overlapping half; the inner segments only slightly narrower; corona shallow bowl-shaped, densely ribbed, with mouth expanded and in places split and overlapping, rim notched and crenate. Late. 2n=27. Resembles `Green Howard' but with the perianth remaining yellow |
Synonym(s) |
none |
Award(s) |
none |
Date when entry last modified |
01 April 1998 |
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If you have a further inquiry about the names of daffodils and/or their parents, it should be made to the International Daffodil Registrar, Melanie Underwood at the following address: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB, UK. Tel. (+44) (0)1483 212403. E-mail: [email protected].