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Daffodil details
Registered? |
Yes |
Division |
2 (b) |
Perianth colour(s) |
W |
Corona colour(s) |
Y |
Originator name |
Mrs R.O. Backhouse |
Date of first flowering |
pre1908 |
Seed parent |
‘Sir Watkin’ |
Pollen parent |
‘Weardale Perfection’ |
Description |
Fl. 127 mm wide, facing somewhat downwards; perianth segments ovate, milk white, slightly inflexed, ribbed, with margins recurved or twisted and sometimes notched; corona broad, ribbed, soft primrose yellow, mouth widely expanded and lightly frilled. Tall |
Synonym(s) |
none |
Award(s) |
none |
Date when entry last modified |
26 January 2007 |
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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].