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Blooming starts up north

sherrygirl zone5 N il

2 years ago

The daylily blooming started this week. It’s finally fun to go outside each morning to see what’s new. Fernstone was first on Sunday, got a double bloom on Monday.

Happy Happy had first bloom on Monday, it had a triple bloom today.

Christine Dixon had its first bloom today, it hasn‘t bloomed for two seasons. It was in a poor spot and got moved during that time. It doesnt have many buds, I’m hoping it improves in it’s new spot, its a really nice early one when it’s happy.

Stephanie Returns had first bloom today. It is going to have a good season.

Iddy Biddy Gal had first bloom today. it is a true miniature that usually doubles often, not today.

Sherry

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shive
2 years ago
Wow! I'm surprised you have this much open so early. Fernstone looks great as does Happy Happy. I haven't had a good bloom on Happy Happy this year. Hardly any of them could open right. Christine Dixon is a pretty one. I'm glad it's blooming for you again.

Debra
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Nancy 6b
2 years ago
Fernstone looks really good, my 1st ones were not pretty at all. Not too many buds and then it was finished. Love Christine Dixon
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signet_gw(6b)
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Nice blooms , I particularly like Christine Dixon. I am starting to get blooms opening up too . This is very weird for my location as normally I don't see blooms until middle of July with the exception of Dumorterii and Lemon Lily. So things are about 3 weeks to a month early this year.
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Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
2 years ago
I always like your Stephanie Returns. Lots of pretty ones, but she's special in my book........Maryl
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Julia WV (6b)
2 years ago
Nice group and glad to see your blooms starting. Fernstone shines. Looking forward to seeing more of your blooms.

Julia
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organic_kitten
2 years ago
Fernstone looks great. Stephanie Returns is a pretty one, and I liked seeing

Iddy Biddy Gal. I had that one at one time but it up and died. I know exactly what you mean about it being fun to go out and see what is blooming. I have finally, today, had my last one to begin blooming.

kay
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lilykate7a
2 years ago
Agree that Fernstone shows great color. Christine Dixon looks good. Glad to see your season beginning. Hope you have had rain.
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Brad KY 6b
2 years ago
Nice to see things starting up! Fernstone and Christine Dixon are my favorites of these.

Brad
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