Mary Lou
Classification:
6 W-W[ Cyclamineus ]
Season:
Mid-Season
Height:
Dwarf - less than 32.5 cm (12.8 in)
Hybridizer:
Registered:
Yes, 1984
Registrant:

Rathowen Daffodils

Rathowen Daffodils
, Northern Ireland, UK
Seed Parent: 
Lilac Charm 6 W-GPP 
Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1973
Roseworthy x May Queen
Lilac Charm
Pollen Parent: 
Lavender Lass 6 W-GPP 
Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1976
Roseworthy x (Seedling R562 x Rose Caprice)
Lavender Lass
Seedling Number:
D664
Chromosomes:
28
Pedigree Chart:
Descendants:
None
Comments

Fl. 30 mm wide; perianth segments broadly ovate, blunt, fairly prominently mucronate, pure white, strongly reflexed, plane, glistening, somewhat creased, overlapping half; the inner segments a little twisted, or with margins wavy; corona cylindrical, very lightly ribbed, opening pale lilac pink, becoming pure white, with mouth expanded and even, rim minutely notched.

Origin of Name

Part of the Duncan “Family and Friends” Series.  This daffodil was named in honor of American Daffodil Society President and good friend Mary Lou Gripshover.