Nancy, Thank you, but my thumb isn't very green...I'm just stubborn. I keep trying different things, until something works. Our soil isn't much better than white beach sand. But we've been here almost 8 years now and I ammend the flower beds every year. I figure in about 12 more years, we'll have good soil in the beds. I've noticed quite a few earth worms this year, so I'm making progress. We do have a good climate for daylilies, except for the rust problem. I can even grow most dormants. The last few days have given me a greater appreciation what people up north have to deal with.... We've had cool mornings and my DL's haven't been very pretty...until the afternoon when they've had some warmth to open them up and bring out the colors/ruffles, etc. Usually, by 7am it's PLENTY warm here. Hey - another red fan - there's more of us than I thought! Kay, TH does fade here in the afternoon sun. Mine is in part shade until about noon. The bloom holds up well and the faded color isn't ugly...just lighter. Is this what you mean? Could some shade help yours? The only other thing I can think of is maybe give it a dose of epsom salts...it might help. Congrats on the first scapes! We'll be looking forward to lots of pics from you soon. Kathy

Thank you all. I didn't take pictures of the first few flowers of FANCY FACE as they didn't look as great as the ones today did. Plus the sun hadn't hit that area of the garden yet so it was in the shade which I am sure helped bring out the color. mantis- I have had BETTY FORD for years and never have any problems at all. Can't say it is a great increaser but other than that a great daylily.

Oh gosh, where to start!? I just planted Dallas Star this Spring and it has bloomed, but not photo-worthy. In fact, I wondered why I wanted it in the first place, it was so un-impressive. But seeing yours gives me hope for next year! Piano Man was on last year's wish list, but I foolishly passed it up - can't imagine why! It just went back on my list, since your shot is so wonderful! Fancy Buttons is one I've wanted for a long time. Sure love your capture of the bloom. Just planted my Susan Weber this Spring, but looks like she will wait until next year to bloom. Again, yours is awesome. Thanks for sharing, Julie

This is the first time I have posted on this thread. I have a new digital camera, (Kodak easyshare) and now I can post pictures of my own. (without daughters' camera or help) I know this is not an expensive camera and my pictures will not be as nice as you alls, but I hope you enjoy them anyway. I will start out with my favorite subject, one of my furbabies, Skye.(:-)