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Best Pinks of the Season 2018

5 years ago

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Post your best 3 pink daylilies of the season here. You can define "best" as you see fit. It can be best performing or best of the beauties. If you have more than three, you can post runners up.

Here are mine:

Grandma's Smile was my best performing pink. It had the most buds of any pink in my garden and a long rebloom.

Dancing Flamingo was one of my earliest pinks to bloom. It double scaped on three fans, and then had regular rebloom on two.

The Color of Wonderful was another of the best reblooming pinks.

Runners up would be

Divas in Diamonds, which rebloomed on every scape.

and Sexy Samantha, which was a top pod setter in extremely hot temperatures.

Debra

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daylilybedmaker

5 years ago

Top three pinks from this past summer would be JUBILEE BALL by Bud Bennett. It is one of his taller intros that I grow.

KIWI MAGIC: Another Bud Bennett Intro

WHITE EYES PINK DRAGON: A Gossard intro. Loaded with blooms this past summer

David

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hoosier_nan (IN z5b/6a)
5 years ago
Dearest Valentine is my kind of daylily. Just lovely! Thanks for posting its picture again.

Nancy
KarenPA_6b
5 years ago
Hoosier Nan, I did not realize that Wolverine is such a great performer. That really explains why one of the cross I got with Wolverine as the pod parent produced not only nice looking kids but also great branching too.

Wow Debra, your Valentine Sweetheart is gorgeous! Do you have a closeup pic of it? Would love very much to see the edging and coloring.

JUBILEE BALL is adorable! Its pink color is lovely.

Agree with you Brad and Mantis. Susan Weber is a weak but reliable plant. It manages to bloom every year and the flowers can be so pretty when the conditions are right.
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shive
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Karen - That shot of Dearest Valentine is it's late August rebloom. I have dozens of single photos of it. Here are a few. With cool night temps less than 66 it looks rose red rather than rose pink. Also in cooler temps, the edge is cream. High temps add gold to the cream edge. The parents are Shores of Time and Rosy Rhino. Stats: 6 inch bloom on 25 inch scapes, 16 buds, dormant midseason rebloomer.

Dearest Valentine

Debra
organic_kitten
5 years ago
So many lovely pinks. I have a fondness for Bennett pink, David, You really should include Dearest Valentine, Debra. It is a winner.

kay
Nancy 6b
5 years ago
Dearest Valentine is such a gorgeous color and form, you did really well with that one Debra!
KarenPA_6b
5 years ago
Thanks for posting the closeups of your DV, Debra! I looked up its parents and it did not surprise me that Shores of Time makes a great parent. THere are 152 registered kids for Shores of Time. Most of the offsprings have that beautiful edge as well as the intensity and clarity of color be it red, rose, or lavender. Not only your DV has lovely colors and form, it is awesome that it produces 3 cycle of blooms a season.
sherrygirl zone5 N il
5 years ago
Debra, I hope your next register can match this beauty, this one is so special!

Sherry
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for the compliments on Dearest Valentine!

Debra
lilykate7a
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Running late but that seems to be a way of life for me lately! So many pretties in here. Here are my top three.

Rachelle Agin-my purest clearest pink

San Ignatio-for the number of buds and rebloom

Charming Charlie-falls into the rosy pink category-is a never fail prolific bloomer

Kate
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
Wow, those are really beautiful Kate!
daylilybedmaker
5 years ago
Here are some runners up from my original post:

COCKY AND BOLD: Another Bennett intro. Next year it should really come into its own.

WOODSIDE ROMANCE: An old Apps intro.

WREN'S SONG: An old Stamile intro. It tends to get taller than registered. Nice big flat blooms.

David
organic_kitten
5 years ago
Those are so pretty, Kate! I really like Rachelle Agin. Charming Charlie is a nice one that I almost bought several times. Being out of spce stinks, but I have to quit adding and cut back. Got what should be the last load of mulch today

kay
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Kate - Rachelle Agin is a pretty one. The edge looks white/cream in your photo, but I see it's registered as having a chartreuse edge. Does it have the greenish edge in your garden? I used to grow San Ignacio, but it didn't have many buds in my garden, so I gave it to a friend. It does have a gorgeous bloom though. Charming Charlie appeals to me too, but like Kay, I'm out of space.

David - Your runners up are just as pretty as your first three.

Debra
KarenPA_6b
5 years ago
Oh my! Rachelle Agin is my kind of pink. What a beautiful color! Does it always bloom in this shade? San Ignacio is pretty too!
lilykate7a
5 years ago
Debra, I have never seen any chartreuse edge on Rachelle. I have a friend who also has it, bought from a different vendor, and hers does not show that edge eithe. I like it because it is just a clean baby pink with clean saturated color.

Kate
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Kate - Would you say the edge is white or cream on Rachelle? I personally don't care for the green edges. That's why I got rid of most of Vivacious Spirit. Not only was it splotchy most of the time, that green gold edge with the pink didn't work for me personaly.

Debra
lilykate7a
5 years ago
Debra, I would describe it as more white than cream. But very thin. Here is another photo.
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Kate - Thanks for the second photo. I'm breeding for white edges on pinks, purples and reds. But most of the pinks I've added touted as having white or cream edges actually turn gold in the high temps we have here. Carolina Pale Face and Bubblegum Delicious are the ones I have that keep near white edges.

Bubblegum Delicious should have been a runner up, but I have too many pinks to show them all.

Carolina Pale Face has a gorgeous bloom but has not multiplied well and had only a few buds this year.

Debra
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
Debra,

I hope Caroline Pale Face shapes up---it is so pretty.

Brad
samhain10 - 5a
5 years ago
Ditto what Brad said!
lilykate7a
5 years ago
Debra, for what it’s worth, Rachelle is in a western facing bed that gets the full brunt of west sun heat. I have not noticed a color change in the edge. This is its second year in my garden. If it multiplies well, I would be happy to send you a piece.

Karen, I am sorry I missed your question. Yes, it always blooms this color. To me, a sweet pure pink.

Kate
KarenPA_6b
5 years ago
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No problem, Kate! Your second pic of it answers my question. It is a lovely pink! I am curious what its offspring will look like. Wonder if that pink will carry through its kids.

Wow, Debra! Carolina Pale Face is so gorgeous! What a great combo that is! The white edge really enhances the pink flower.
organic_kitten
5 years ago
Carolina Paleface i a real beauty.

kay
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
5 years ago
I think the only shade of pink I don't enjoy as much are some of the older pinks that weren't pink but more salmon. Now there are so many wonderful shades to tempt me. I've even tipped over into the mauves. So this post is wonderful.....Dearest Valentine is probably my new favorite. It's extra special of course because it's one of our own that hybridized it, but affection aside, it is truly a beauty and a darker shade of pink that we need more of in this color range.........Maryl
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks Maryl!
signet_gw(6b)
5 years ago
trying this one for a second time ....I cant believe they haven't fixed this yet . Someone should be losing their job.

Wild Mustang

Flying Trapeze

Rainbow Maker

Webster's Pink Wonder
samhain10 - 5a
5 years ago
Heather - Rainbow Maker is looking very rainbow-y!

Alex
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
Nice bunch, Signet. No, they haven't fixed it yet. I even got the name and email of an IT person and sent him a message, detailing the problems but no reply. I've discovered I need to shrink my pictures. By default my camera makes them around 3200 by 4200 megapixels. I slice them down to around 1100 and it works so much faster and I stopped losing my posts.
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Signet - How does Webster's Pink Wonder perform for you? I notice it's in the Top 5 of many region's Popularity Polls. I don't have that one, but I grow several of its kids, and they all do very well.

Debra
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Brad - I think you're on to something by reducing the pixels. I always reduce the resolution to 100, and most of my posts come through fine.

Debra
signet_gw(6b)
5 years ago
Debra , Webster's Pink Wonder grows wonderfully here. It is very hardy, quick increaser , and huge pink blooms . Grows well in fairly heavy shade as well as full sun. Have had it for a few years and now I wouldn't be without it .

As for pictures I think I have tried it all .......reducing pixels , image size and anything else I can think of to get images to post. Each and every time I posted to these favourite colordaylily posts , and hit submit , the page sits for a few minutes and then comes up with " there has been a problem, please refresh the page etc....Out of the posts I have made, this happened on 5 of them . Of course refreshing the page means you lose everything you have written and images posted . I unintentionally hit the back button on 2 of these and discovered the posts were accepted even though the error message came up same as the rest ........the others were not . No rhyme or reason to this mess.
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
Debra, Dick gave me Webster's Pink Wonder and it was an excellent plant in his garden near Columbus OH. This was my 1st full year for it to grow for me, and it really did well, not a top producer yet but on its way I suspect. Mine, at least this year, was a bit paler than his.
Julia WV (6b)
5 years ago
BOSS LADY

PRETTY DESIRABLE - new this season to bloom but it has potential

COUNT IT ALL JOY
samhain10 - 5a
5 years ago
Really like Pretty Desirable!

Alex
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Julia - Pretty Desirable looks good in your garden! It's a darker pink in your climate. Mine didn't rebloom this year. It must be in too much shade now. Count It All Joy is a pretty one. I remember when Kay used to show pictures of it.

Debra
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
Nice ones Julia. I've had Pretty Desirable on my list since I saw it in Dick's garden. Beautiful and he had a huge amount of branching with lots of buds per branch.
KarenPA_6b
5 years ago
I agree! Pretty Desirable gets my vote. It has lovely color and form.
growgirl
5 years ago
Man I need more pinks in my life. I only have a few but I love them. Here are my Favorite 3.

Janice Brown

Enchanting Esmerelda

Half Moon Key
KarenPA_6b
5 years ago
I am enchanted by E. Esmerelda!
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Growgirl - Enchanting Esmerelda and Half Moon Key are lovely!

Debra
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
Growgirl, I really like all three--great color, form and design.
growgirl
5 years ago
Thanks all. They always put a smile on my face. There is nothing better in my mind than finding a good pink or lavender:) That’s why I just love reading these posts!
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
There are no photo posts from me; I'm guessing they disappeared or never posted correctly, as I did comment above on all of yours.

Wind Frills awesome as usual. A bit short this and last year, so I divided them.

Chance Encounter did extremely well in spite of being split last year.

Becky Lynn, a great performer almost every year.

Runners up next post.
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago

Runners up:

Lake Norman Spider does well but not a top bloomer. It is such a neat color.

North Wind Dancer hit its stride this year.

Fuchsia's Dream always does well.

I'll stop here.

Brad
KarenPA_6b
5 years ago
That's one of the most beautiful bloom of North Winder Dancer! I have had it for awhile but never got a bloom that looked like that.
samhain10 - 5a
5 years ago
Am in agreement with Karen about NWD!

Alex
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
Thanks Alex and Karen. I think the pine needle mulch did it. All my daylilies have had better color the past year or so since I've been doing this the past 3 years [plus in 2013, but that got washed away and I skipped 2014] .
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
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For weeks I've tried to post pinks and nothing worked. Here they are again:

Becky Lynn bloomed a long time

Chance Encounter had its usual good year in spite of being split last year. It is one of my favorites.

Pastures of Pleasure is such a nice pink, better than this picture. It blooms well in less than optimal placing.

Brad
shive
Original Author
5 years ago
Brad - I can still see the original pinks you posted on this thread. The new photos are very nice too!

Debra
Brad KY 6b
5 years ago
I can see them now Debra. Tried several days in a row and they would not appear. So very strange.

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