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Cool temps and cool stuff in the Saturday garden

5 years ago

It's so nice to have temps ranging from the high 60s to the mid 80s for a good part of the day. I even got a daylily out of pot and into the ground this morning.

Davisson toothy seedling had its ffo today. I really love this one!

Rowena Yaeger

Black Panther - evening shot

Miss Demeanor

God Save the Queen - evening shot

This Longing

Buddy's Red Head - What a pod hussy!

Reap the Whirlwind - evening shot

Everything You Desire

My favorite of the self seeded rudbeckias.

Debra

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shive
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5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Here are a few more:

Boundless Beauty

Gilded Glory

Astral Voyager

Lust Without You looking brighter in color than it really is.

Lavender Stardust

Spiritual Corridor has grown in heavy shade for several years. It's out now, but still recovering from its shade ordeal.

Insider Trading

Forever Redeemed

Sangria With Mia

Debra

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lorabell_gw
5 years ago
Your seeding - first picture- is absolutely awesome...
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shive
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Thanks Lorabell. I only wish that was "my" seedling. While I grow it in my garden, it was a gift from its creator, hybridizer Judy Davisson. I have crossed it with my own toothy seedling and have a couple of its kids growing in my seedling bed. I'm hoping they will scape later in the summer.

Debra
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
5 years ago
That Forever Redeemed is a photographers delight. How beautiful is that!.... I was this close to getting Lavender Stardust this winter, but ran out of room...... Astral Voyager grabs my attention. I like the pinched sepals. Is that the norm?....So many pretty ones. I sure did miss your input last year......Maryl
organic_kitten
5 years ago
That Davisson Seedling is a stunner! As usual I love all the reds too...Insider Trader is really looking good. This Longing is a really pretty one, and Reap the Whirlwind is nice as well.

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sherrygirl zone5 N il
5 years ago
Astral Voyager again, cooool! Insider Trading is lovely today. I remember that rudbeckia from last season, that is so cool, I’ve not seen anything like it around here.

Sherry
lilykate7a
5 years ago
In a red mood today, I suppose because I love all the red ones. Then, for a "cool down", I like This Longing. All are beautiful. And I remember that rudbeckia. I wish my self seeding ones were that pretty!!

Kate
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Maryl - In the mornings Forever Redeemed is a pin-up girl. But in the late afternoons, she's not so pretty. From a distance, you can't tell. But in the late afternoon, those blooms look washed out. Forever Redeemed would benefit from some afternoon shade. Astral Voyager almost always has quilled sepals. Lavender Stardust is an oldie but goodie that I'll always keep around.

Debra
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Kay - The Davisson seedling is such a treasure. If I ever get a seedling I can register out of it, I'll have to call it Davi's Gift.

Debra
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Sherry and Kate - I was so happy to get another rudbeckia with those markings. And this plant is bigger, stronger and better budded than the one two years ago. All of the rain has made the rudbeckia as tall as I am.

Debra
samhain10 - 5a
5 years ago
Wonderful seedling! And Astral Voyager has caught me again, though, everything is so vibrant, it would be hard to make a firm choice! Including that rudbeckia - love it!

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Nancy 6b
5 years ago
That really is a beautiful seedling, I hope you get some good children from it. I am definitely feeling the reds today, they are just beautiful. Buddy's Red Head has the shade of red I like, plus the watermark look I like in any color.
avedon_gw
5 years ago
Your seedling is awesome, looks like it has the color and tooth white edge you like. Love that pic of Black Panther, This Longing makes me long for it, and Astral Voyager is neat, so glad it came to live here.
celeste/NH
5 years ago
Every time you post Black Panther I think I like it more. And it's tall too which is another plus. I just love that deep dark color!
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Avedon - Yes the seedling has a white tooth edge, and I am fond of those. In fact, I'm in love all white and cream edges.

Celeste and Avedon - I like the dark color of Black Panther too. And it's one of the few daylilies I have that's every lived up to its registration branching stats.
Julia WV (6b)
5 years ago
Goodness, how would I pick a favorite with all of these. But Astral Voyager, Insider Trading and Forever Redeemed are at the top.
tarheelgirl_7b
5 years ago
Lovely photos! The Davisson seedling really catches my eye. Black Panther, This Longing, and Gilded Glory round out my favorites.

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