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Sad news about Frank "Bud" Bennett

8 years ago

Sorry to report that Frank "Bud" Bennett of Laytonsville, Maryland passed away on April 21, 2015. Some in this forum may be familiar with his hybridizing work and his daylilies. He will be much missed by friends and the Laytonsville community. Obituary.

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Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)

8 years ago

He certainly lived a long full life leaving behind many contributions to the daylily world. I was just made aware of his daylilies last year when someone showed the amazing blooms of Wild Cherry Wine. I managed to buy a few fans this spring and hope they bloom this year. I'm also intrigued by another of his introductions "Pink Jeans" which is on my long list to find from a rust free source.....God Bless Mr. Bennetts family during this time of sorrow.......Maryl

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nancykvb
8 years ago
While looking up Bennett daylilies, I came across this blog from 2009. A visit to the Bennett daylily garden, http://gottagarden.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html Such wonderful blooms! I don't have a Bennett daylily, but I will be looking for "Sweet Cherry Wine" RIP Mr. Bennett and thank you for your beautiful contributions to the daylily world.
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Maryl, That is correct. The person who bought his house was going to attempt to do something of that nature. I had sent them pictures of all the intros of Bud Bennett that I grew and recommended that they look at the AHS registration site to see pictures of his most recent intros. I haven't heard much since that time. I will reach out to him and get an update. I would like to acquire a few more of Mr. Bennett's intros. David
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Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
8 years ago
That's a very nice blog which includes good pictures of Wild Cherry Wine. I've added another one of his to my list from this blog, "Gala Gold", which looks like a nice bright older introduction. Many of his daylilies certainly are tempting, and like me, he seemed to have a thing for pink. Thanks for posting it.............Maryl
Ed
8 years ago
Sad to hear this. He was a dedicated daylily hybridizer and produced some beautiful plants. Didn't know him personally but admired his flowers.

Maryl, when you have too much of the Wild Cherry Wine, and would like to sell some, please give me a ring.....Ed
organic_kitten
8 years ago
That is so sad! I have three of his beautiful introductions; Joyful Lassie, Salty Skipper, and the beautiful Wild Cherry Wine. WCW already has several bloom spikes and will be opening soon. It is a reliable rebloomer for me. His creations are not only beautiful, but strong healthy plants too.
kay
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
8 years ago
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Kay, you may have been my enabler on Wild Cherry Wine. I'm glad to hear he hybridized strong healthy plants because the 3 small fans of WCW I received left me wondering if the vigor on Wild Cherry Wine was less then I had hoped for..... I have 2 small fans in a 6 inch pot and 1 smaller single fan in a 4" pot. With that in mind Ed it may take years before I will even have to divide this variety unless it really surprises me with a growth spurt. It's a shame his plants are so hard to come by as they really look like nice ones.....Maryl
organic_kitten
8 years ago
Maryl, Wild Cherry Wine is the bloom I have for my icon. I have already divided Salty Skipper twice, and WCW is making a nice little clump. I've only had it two years, I think. And his plants are really hard to come by, you are right about that. I understand he had a big vegetable Garden too.
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daylilybedmaker
8 years ago
I also grow WCW, but I can't keep more than a double fan, because everyone wants it. I currently grow 28 of Mr. Bennett's intros. I used to live 45 minutes from him, before I moved to Upstate NY. He was a very humble and knowledgeable man. His yard was always spectacular. I know toward the end of his life, he decreased his daylily holdings and increased his vegetable garden. I am a sucker for his pinks and pastels. He did introduce other colors (oranges, yellows, creams, rosy reds, but I do not recall any purples).
Ed
8 years ago
Well, if there's anyone that wants to share some 'Wild Cherry Wine', I'd appreciate it! Buy or trade! :0)
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
8 years ago
FYI Ed. I got my Wild Cherry Wine from Singing Oakes in South Carolina. Peg has posted that she is sold out, but she's very nice and you might ask her if she will carry it next year......Amazingly I have two very short scapes (about 5 inches) coming up from two of those very small fans. It's got heart, I'll give it that. ............Maryl
Ed
8 years ago
Thanks Maryl, I will check on it with her this fall. Only going to buy plants from the south in the fall.
daylilybedmaker
8 years ago
I also heard that Margo Reed of Woodhenge Gardens may have WCW available for sale.
mantis__oh
8 years ago
David, I hope you post your Bennetts this year.
Mike
8 years ago
Looking to talk with those familiar with Bud Bennetts lilies. I have moved into his home and will be keeping the gardens, but need info. Can chat offline if so. Mike Colella
daylilybedmaker
8 years ago
Hi Michael,

I'd be glad to talk with you offline about Mr. Bennett's daylilies. My e-mail is david-and-julie@hotmail.com

David

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