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Bud Bennett's intro that are blooming so far

daylilybedmaker

7 years ago

I know that there are many fans (pun fully intended) of Mr. Bennett's intros out there, so I decided to post several that have opened under one posting (with more to come)

Eternal Charm

Fat and Foxy

Jazz Me Blues

Once over Lightly

Beauty In Motion

Tactical Cat

Last but not least WILD CHERRY WINE. So far this is my favorite diploid. In spite of the drought like conditions, the blooms are large and consistent in performance. I am captured by its beauty in the am and pm. I love how the petal frosts out to a pale pink to near white while retaining the pink edge. I will let the following pictures say it all.

Have a great rest of the evening and morning. Can't wait to see what is opening tomorrow.

David

Comments (14)

Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
7 years ago
I like Jazz me Blues, and Beauty in motion. Those last two pinks, are they also Wild Cherry Wine?............Maryl
daylilybedmaker
Original Author
7 years ago
Maryl - Yes the last two images are also WILD CHERRY WINE. They were taken in the afternoon.
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Laura twixanddud - SE MI - 5b
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing them all as a group... I have always loved the looks of Wild Cherry Wine, even though I'm not much for pinks. If I can ever find WCW to buy, I will be getting it. Tactical Cat is my other favorite of this group.
lilykate7a
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Wild Cherry Wine always looks special. And it takes fading during the day to a new level.
tarheelgirl_7b
7 years ago
Very pretty blooms! My favorites are Jazz Me Blues, Tactical Cat, and Wild Cherry Wine.

Lori
avedon_gw
7 years ago
Love Jazz Me Blues and Wild Cherry Wine.
organic_kitten
7 years ago
WCW is my favorite and a much loved one. Do you have Salty Skipper?
Brad KY 6b
7 years ago
Great group of pics! Love them all.
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7 years ago
Lovely pinks! Wild Cherry Wine is my favorite - love both colors!
ruthz
7 years ago
Wild Cherry Wine is my favorite also. I love the Bud Bennett's but only have a few.
mantis__oh
7 years ago
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I had not seen Once Over Lightly. Looks interesting. What is the size and approximate height? Thanks for posting this summary.
gothiclibrarian
7 years ago
Wild Cherry Wine is a long string of hyperbole...just adore it!

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daylilybedmaker
Original Author
7 years ago
Mantis:

Once Over Lightly is 25 inches tall and the bloom is 6 inches. It is registered as a mid-late, but it typically blooms mid.

David
Laurie (8A)
7 years ago
Going out to your lily bed must be more fun than any flower show, awesome flowers, and all in one day. WOW

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