Which one of these should I get for my One gawdy daylily?

16 years ago

Okay, so I know I'm definitely getting Arctic Lace and Beautiful Edgings. I've never liked orange before, but I've come across a few lately that have caught my attention. Since most of my daylilies are in the pink family I've decided I want a gawdy one that I can see from across the yard, whether it's orange or another color. Here's a few that I like from the pictures. Any that you would highly recommend or not recommend. It needs to hold up fairly good in the heat.

VOLCANO QUEEN

PUMPKIN PRINCE

ALL FIRED UP

LIES AND LIPSTICK

EYE ON AMERICA

OPEN MY EYES

HALLOWEEN HOCUS POCUS

Laurie

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daylilydayzed
16 years ago
My vote goes for Halloween Hocus Pocus!. I have seen it as a clump before it was registered and it was very gawdy!
maximus7116
16 years ago
I'd go for Volcano Queen. If you don't have any oranges, this one might change your mind about the color.
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shellyga
16 years ago
Here is one that is not on your list but that screams LOOK AT ME and is pretty afforable too!
ORANGE ELECTRIC

Here is my PUMPKIN PRINCE.. a charming gentleman for sure
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and my favorite - HALLOWEEN HOCUS POCUS

I am sure you will love any on your list.. but pretty soon you will have to find another and another and another.. so that each corner of your yard has a bright beacon.. then of course you will have to add more to compliment those..and the saga goes on!!
Shelly
simplton
16 years ago
Open My Eyes
msrose
Original Author
16 years ago
Y'all aren't helping! You're making me want all of them!

Laurie
shive
16 years ago
I would go HALLOWEEN HOCUS POCUS or OPEN MY EYES. I don't have either, but both have excellent reputations. If you don't really like orange, go with OPEN MY EYES. It might be easier on your eyes. I'm glad you're getting ARCTIC LACE. It will go great with your pinks!

Debra
msrose
Original Author
16 years ago
I forgot about HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE. Which one is better out of it and HALLOWEEN HOCUS POCUS?

Laurie
katlynn719
16 years ago
The only one I have on your list is All Fired Up. I like it because it has lots of blooms, increases well and is very affordable.
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Good luck,
Kathy
gonegardening
16 years ago
I only have All Fired Up and Open My Eyes from your list. I'm waiting on OME to bloom, so haven't had it long enough to tell you much! Like them both! Very nice pictures!
shive
16 years ago
Don't forget, there's HALLOWEEN TRICK, too! Here's a photo of that one. I really like it!

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Debra
msrose
Original Author
16 years ago
I love Halloween Trick also! Maybe I should have a bed with nothing but "Halloween" daylilies :)
Nah, that would mean I couldn't get Arctic Lace or Beautiful Edgings. Okay so now which Halloween out of the three is the best?

Kathy - All Fired Up is definitely a stunner also. This is going to be tough.

Laurie
mizellie
16 years ago
Hey Laurie, I only have Orange Electric but how about this one for gaudy color. I like it. What Nerve..Ellie

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shive
16 years ago
Laurie,
Happy Halloween has the best branching and budcount (5-way branching and 40 buds), a 5-inch bloom and reblooms. Halloween Trick has a slighly larger bloom at 5.5 inches, a thicker edge, 4-way branching and 35 buds for scape, but does not rebloom. Halloween Hocus Pocus has the same size flower, reblooms, and is supposed well-branched and budded. I couldn't find exact counts on buds and branching for it. They all sound good. I'd go with the least expensive one. I would be suspicious of a seller starting the bidding at $15. All I can say is, you get what you pay for. In my opinion, you might get fans the size of a pencil. You should buy from a reputable seller. I would avoid Christy's this year because she is not personally handling the orders. Marietta and Patron are good. Did you check their prices?

Debra
msrose
Original Author
16 years ago
Ellie - That's pretty gawdy too. I love the name!

Debra - Oh gosh, you just gave me another to consider. I mentioned Halloween Masquerade before, but not Happy Halloween. Since my yard is small, I always try to buy rembloomers so I may cross Halloween Trick off my list. I know I said I only wanted one gawdy, but I think I'm going to get OPEN MY EYES and one of the HALLOWEENS.

Why isn't Christy handling the orders this year?

Laurie
shive
16 years ago
She's away from home a lot helping with her brother who is seriously ill.

Debra
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
16 years ago
Well, this isn't a gaudy orange but a beautiful burnt orange that shines. I've had more people stop and ask me what this one was then any other so far. It has a sophisticated layering of colors that doesn't bleach out in the sun. I haven't downloaded my pics yet, but this one from Tinkers almost captures it's colors:

Here is a link that might be useful: Smoky Mountain Autumn
msrose
Original Author
16 years ago
Maryl - Even though it's not gawdy, I like it because it looks like it has a touch of orange and pink mixed together. Thanks!

Laurie
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
16 years ago
Interesting that you should say that - you have a good eye. This daylily is next to some pink roses and various other pink flowering plants. Hadn't really thought of it, but the color of SMA does "punch up" the combination of the pinks. Could be why the passersby are so complimentary. Thanks for seeing that.
msrose
Original Author
16 years ago
Maryl - I did a search on it and it seems to be a pretty popular one, so I put it on my list.

Laurie
laurelin
16 years ago
LOL Laurie, I'll have to post pics of my gaudies when they bloom later this summer. My back yard is planted in hot colors; many of the daylilies are a real poke in the eye. Here's my favorite from last year:

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BRIGHT SUNSET

Laurel

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