I really like those clumps, probably need Kentucky Lucky, don't I. Definitely need Regal Finale for another late. Look at those teeth on Absolute Ripper! I will be watching for you I'd of not Smug, I really like it. I looked up Smug and like that one too. Rainbow Maker and Nordic Soul are still calling my name.

Still nice clumps going! I actually wondered about Kentucky Lucky earlier in the season. I always like your posts of it. Regal Finale is such a pretty color.

Kate

First, love all of the clump shots, Regale Finale is a standout again! Promises Kept is my favorite today, faded or not. Rainbow Maker looks really cool today. Not Smug, I’m liking it more today, nice color contrast!

Sherry

Kate - Kentucky Lucky is actually blooming late this year. The first year I had it, it bloomed early. Then for several years it bloomed more ML. For the past three years, it's bloom time has matched the true registration.

Nancy - As a Kentuckian, you do need Kentucky Lucky. LOL I love the huge blooms with the sharp white teeth on Absolute Ripper. I got it two Springs ago, but it didn't bloom last year. I didn't think it was going to bloom this year, but it finally put up one scape out of the five fan clump. I'm hoping some of the other fans will scape later.

Debra

Sherry - Promises Kept is growing on me. But I don't think the color is as pretty after cool nights.

Debra

Debra,

Your late clumps are so lovely. Here in Pa, I have the few remaining buds on my first daylily to open, blooming the same time as many of my lates. I totally understand about Moonlit Masquerade, it was the one that started my daylily madness- had to have it. It will be the last one to leave my garden.

Heidi

Thanks Heidi! Moonlit Masquerade is a classic that never goes out of style.

Debra

I'm still taken with Amber Finale. I liked it last year too if I remember correctly...... Although I've tried many Hensleys, I've passed on Tahlequah Flame so far. Not sure how the color would hold. There is a range of orange that is not my favorite color and it often occurs after the deep orange fades. If it looked like your picture in my heat however, I'd be tempted. Excellent shots as usual.........Maryl

The *not* Smug is again my favorite. I liked it the first time I saw it and I like it even better as a pair. I think it's gorgeous. I hope you find out the name because I'm curious! Your late clumps look wonderful.

Insider Trading is a fabulous red. About Smug - your plant looks a lot like the registration picture. ??? When Regal Finale starts blooming it means late season is under way. Fortunately I have a lot of rebloom coming. One of those is Best In Class which I complained that it was just not doing much last year.

Maryl - Amber Finale would be a good one for you. It's beautiful after a scorching hot day, as so many polychromes are. It's registered as a blend, but I categorize it as a polychrome. It's a mix of gold and peach that just glows at the end of a 99 degree day. You do not want Tahlequah Flame. I lost it the first time I grew it in a pot.

Celeste - I sent the photo to Jim and Margo today. I hope to hear back soon.

Dick - The form matches the Woodhenge photo, but the petal color, eye color, and bloom size do not. This is a much larger bloom than Smug.

Debra

To me, Smug looks exactly as registered. Kentucky Lucky was sent as a bonus, and it is a nice blend of colors. Insider Trading is a disaster this year; horribly stunted.

I agree with Dick and Mantis about Smug. Whatever it is, it is beautiful. I also love Absolute Ripper.

Nancy

Gorgeous clump shots! Kentucky Lucky and Regal Finale are standouts. Willow Dean Smith has lovely blooms. I also like the look of Absolute Ripper and Nordic Soul.

Lori

Well, Margo Reed got back to me to me this morning. She thinks the plant probably is Smug, and sent me a photo where it has a rose lavender eye. So Dick, Mantis and Nan were right. Apparently my definition of rose it not the same as other people. I do like the bloom a lot. but I thought I was getting a rose pink eye. I suspected the plant was either Just Jessie or Murphy's Jefferson's Legacy. Those have the same form, and eye color closer to what I have. At least it's not a NOID.

Debra

Celeste - Smug is super pretty, and those curly, twirly petals are enticing.

Debra

A great looking group of lates. Regal Finale is so nice. Your post makes me want to get to Rice's, but it is getting late in the season and I've been rather busy.

Well now we have a definite name for your beauty! Sometimes they look different in different gardens; for instance, when I look at the database some daylilies' photos are all over the place color-wise. I know I've been surprised on a few once they bloomed in my soil because the color I get can be different/darker. Smug sure is pretty to me:)

Well, I like Smug just like it is. It is a beauty. I need to be careful looking at your posts, they cost me money:) Your late clumps are lovely, Debra. Kentucky Lucky and Regal Finale especially so. Telequah Flame is gorgeous. Absolute Ripper is a stunner with those teeth. I've already fallen for Rainbow Maker. Beautiful post again, Debra.

kay

Loving all the multiples! And Nordic Soul oooh! Love how Secret of Contentment looks so delicate! My WDS is blooming with the EMs this year :)

Nat - Long time no see. It's great to see you posting again. We've missed your photos - especially of all those Emmerichs!

Debra

Mantis: I am surprised to hear Insider Trading is not doing well for you. It is one of my favorite reds.

Ha.! " A Nice Rice" would be a great name for a bloom by Rice . Love it . Again so many pretty blooms , how does one choose ? I am going to have to say Smug ( or not Smug) which ever it is , is the top pick for me ........my first love has always been UF's and Spiders so that is why I choose that one .

I have Kentucky Lucky here and the scapes look like, at this point, may bloom shorter than past seasons. It typically will not bloom till late July into August if I remember correctly. Smug is very pretty.

Julia - Kentucky Lucky is much shorter here than normal. At least the blooms are normal size.

Debra

Aww thank you Debra! I am still affected by this condition where computer / laptop bothers my eyes. I try to look & like posts from my tablet but the pics are tiny there, boo