D daylilies 2024
Today we see your D daylilies. Finally got some snow……about 2” of wet/heavy stuff, more to come on Tuesday.
Dances with Giraffes was the bud queen here. such a good performer in the short time here.
Destined to See had an ok season.
Divine Design took awhile to get established…..most likely do to poor placement. It is happier in a new spot.
Sherry
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hoosier_nan (IN z5b/6a)
4 months agoI love the shape of Dances with Giraffe. We grow it and can't wait until it achieves its registered height. Destined is see is so pretty, but it left the garden last season in the interest of downsizing.
Here is our Dances with Giraffes.
I can't say enough about Delinquent Doll. It is a superb performer for the late garden. The cat at the bottom of the photo is Gus Gus, one of our new kittens. His sister's name is Jackie.
Deadliest Catch is another good performer for the late garden.
Dennis Russell has been a disappointment. It hasn't grown very well. I do like the flowers, though.
I bought Discon Inferno cheap to increase and sell later, but Bob insists we keep one piece. It is quite bright.
That's all for me.Nancy
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Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
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F daylilies 2024
Comments (12)We too had a rainfall deficit, but please, we don't need more now. Thankfully, it isn't snow; or maybe not thankful, as there will be no insulation with the coming frigid weather. Flutterfest looks like a true pink. Fruitful Discovery--I always liked the color at Ashwood, but was put off by slow opening (and I never saw it before noon). Difficult to locate now. As for Freedom of Expression, there aren't many of Curt's plants that are registered height. Some I see there are much taller than here; others, not, and I wonder when they were ever the registered height. Free Wheelin I think has a more northern range than it used to have, all the result of climate change. People north of here used to complain about its performance, but looks good in Sherry's garden. Fear Not is vivid, but scapes aren't clearly above the foliage most years here. Fashionnaire looks alluring, but only 20 inches tall? How about a clump shot of Flame of the West? Brad, there are a lot of daylilies registered as 10-15 or even higher (and most of those are 10 or less). Of course, you are farther south, so the bud count might be even less a ways north. Most of the older Stamiles in my garden (such as Rock Solid) have bud counts in the 6-9 range. There might be one scape that has more. However, I'm not seeing scape density in First Light. Beautiful ruffling and green throat. Maybe a bridge plant (I'm not a hybridizer). Another pic? What a clump of Fried Green Tomatoes! It multiplies here, but not that much in the bloom department. I guess I am not a Herrington fan. Fiesta Latina --great landscaper with good height (without being a bean pole), heavy bloom, and vivid color Fiesta Panties --quite short, but colorful From Sea to Shining Sea--good height for an Emmerich. Velvety. Fire Pegasus --showy in the garden (probably 5.5 inches). Free Ticket --usually looks more brownish (like Matthew Martin). Plant habit not clear yet. For Ever and For Always--tall, modest budcount, striking color Fancy Panties --blowsy form Feminist Bookstore --haven't seen it at full clump strength yet. Colors seem best early in day. Fountain of Life --can have a nice edge. Flying Trapeze --good height on this Moldovan. Airy bloom placement. Free the Captives --more purplish early morning color changes to reddish tones. Like many others, subpar this year. Free to Dance --a delight this year after two years of doing little. Very appealing color to me. Fight or Flight --subpar this year Free Wheelin Fear Not --better than previous year...See MoreM daylilies 2024
Comments (18)Mystery of the Ages here had few blooms; didn't like last summer. Money Maker was nice its first year here, but the last two have had question marks. Memphis has been quite reliable here, though subpar last year. Margo Reed Indeed--what can I say? The "slight" defect of blooming just above the foliage is not slight here. Nor is its bloom compelling in an era of Isabelle Rose. I had someone asking for it and tried to convince him to choose something else, but he was persistent. It may have more merits farther south. Martha Edson Norris --showy, but indeed short by nature. Mitch Lynd--heavily budded, but blooms don't seem to crowd each other out. Mama Drama --subpar the past year; picture from 2022 Man of Sorrows --subpar. Needed to be divided too. Out of Joan Derifield Makayla Jenelle --don't know why it is not more widely grown. Boatwright Mai Tai --nice the past year; not a fast multiplier here Morning Mood --subpar year. A favorite here, but not widely grown. Pic from earlier year. Mahogany Magic from 2022. Bad year the past summer. Mary's Gold --a beacon in the later garden, rivaling Bill Norris in this color. Magic Lace. I still have this one, though David appears to have deleted it. Memphis this past summer --bud count can be modest, but flowers are consistent showstoppers. Mister Butters produced this picture past summer. Mary Lightfine, an evergreen, actually liked the past summer. Those that outperformed last year may not like more "typical" summers (if one dares to use "typical" anymore). This is the parent of Mary's Baby--hence, the name. And Mary's Baby this year, a subpar year. Minnesota Nice was subpar compared with this pic from 2022. It needs to be divided. Another one that seems not to be widely grown....See MoreP and Q daylilies 2024
Comments (20)I've had computer problems, so am late posting. Interesting Bennett pinks, including Picking Time and Pink Jeans. Purple Riot must get its rich color from parent Dragon King. Passing Fancy still not showing much here. Sad to hear that Sonja is a slow increaser, as I bought it for spring. Of course, Rose Kennedy in its background. Does Phillies Pinstripes have the slower opening of parent Key to My Heart? Pink Aloha has multiplied well here, but blooms vary quite a bit. Surprised to hear about Debra's moving musings, but then again, being alone myself again, I understand the feeling of vulnerability. Pink Panther Paws photographs well and is a good grower. Papaya Gumdrop --a Hanson Picture in Picture --nice flower, but modest bud count and increase. Party Pants. Like many others, not as nice as 2022. Good Height. Party Girl Panties --Hanson (no surprise) Pink Thunderbird --older Hanson At Crintonic in 2021 Party Every Day ---Davisson too soon to evaluate. Playing With Crayons --not as tall as some Davissons, but a good 30 inches here. Early, very vivid color. Out of Wispy Rays. Painted Demon by Dan White Please Say Yes. A reliable Carpenter. Purple Lives Matter. Still haven't seen it at clump strength. Later blooming (out of White Eyes) Pray Without Ceasing. Generally, quite recurved like this. Too soon to evaluate. Purdy Rich. Increases well. Shorter this past summer, though not stunted. Blooms a bit smaller and not as consistent as Diana's Evening Gown, but better grower. I would not call it "lavender" in this climate. Persian Ruby. I certainly agree with David's positive assessment. Good height here; much better than parent Ruby Spider. Reliable. Only picture from 2023, since I have many of it. Pineapple Bites. My only pic of this newer plant. Pewter Lake --this silvery lavender Moldavan is an attractive color in the garden....See MoreT daylilies 2024
Comments (16)I see that To God Be the Glory is a huge bloom out of Seminole Wind. Tangerine Tickles is an appealing color (a Grossman). I also like the colors of Thundering Voice (seldom see it pictured) and the peachy pink tones of These Foolish Things. After years of hearing the praises of The Bride of Dracula, I ordered it. Tyger River, a bonus, has not performed well. 29 Flags over Conway looked pretty good last year. Thelma Douglas has had crowded scapes and hang-ups. Also, short last year. I am now wary of its progeny. Individual flowers can be beautiful. The X Files is a striking flower. I am waiting to evaluate plant habit. The King is Coming has not been a fast increaser (Carpenter), but had some nice blooms last summer. Not tall. The Goldilocks Effect is an older Hanson. Had an off year, but I wonder why it isn't more widely grown, as it has an intensity greater than other polychromes I know. Tattered Heart had such a good year in 2022 (pictured), but much less impressive this past summer (to the right is Drew Hoo). I too like Thomas Tew (good taller scapes). Sib Christopher Moody was shorter with lower bud count. Tahiti Sweetie looked good last summer. It sometimes has lighter spots on segments. The sun shot adds a glisten, but it stands out. Teeth of Iron --slow increase Tactical Deception --vigorous and attractive smoky color. Hanson. Tao of Physic --looked better last summer than in prior years Emmerich's Truth Teller. Held up better in sun this year. Tickle Fingers --so far, less vigorous than some other Davissons The Dream Society had a very good year. Later blooming. Twitch --a more recent Davisson Tahitian Waterfall Two Sues had an off year. Tonight's the Night --rich color. Wish it were a bit larger, but nicely ruffled. The Food Channel Tar and Feather made a splash of color in the early season. Very dark eye....See More
daylilybedmaker
4 months agoJust received 5 inches of snow Saturday night into Sunday. Now we are under a wind and flood warning Tuesday to Wednesday. It is that time of year.
Nan: I also like Deliquent Doll
DRACULA: A consistent performer year after year. Does fade a little by the afternoon.
DARK WITCH: Tallest plant after AUTUMN MINARET. A bud builder with 4 branches that are well spaced.
DANCES WITH GIRAFFES: Not my favorite color, so it left the garden this past summer.
DRAGON FANG: This photo was taken in in the PM, so the purple is not as dark.
DAVID KIRCHHOFF: An older Salter. Left the garden this past summer as well. Has been improved upon and I can't keep them all.
DOING ALL RIGHT: A Bennett intro that is slow to increase.
DRUM BOOGIE: Another Bennett intro. Need to get a better picture of it this year.
DESIRE OF NATIONS: Wonderful bloom, but slow to increase.
That is all from me.
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Brad KY 6b
4 months agoDavid KIrchhoff and Desire of Nations are my favorites so far!
Desert Icicle seems to be my only D.
Brad
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4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoDennis Russell looked pretty good here last summer--considering. It is not as tall as Glowing Quasar or as vigorous, but the height is decent and the color striking. It is hard to evaluate anything in a year such as 2023. DR has been here quite a while, directly from Rice. A garden visitor begged to buy a piece last summer; I wavered, but decided to wait. From 2023:
Diana's Evening Gown threw some ravishing blooms. Like many Waldrops, it is not particularly vigorous, but has multiplied. Scape height can vary.
The darkness of Dark Bat is difficult to capture. Recently divided. Aphids and thrips were a problem.
Deep Waters was subpar. It is an appealing flower, normally with good height. Moderate increase.
Discerning Heart is beautiful, but no verdict on performance. It was still quite short last summer.
Dawn of Aquarius looked good at the estate garden.
Darker Shade is difficult to capture before red tones show in photos. Good height and reliable bloom.
Not blooming well last year (with lots of company) were Drew Hoo, Dream Sequence (newly divided), and newly divided Deep Dark Secret.Destined to See looked good.
As did Dandy Dave
Doctor Handsome is now at clump strength.
Daniel Howard Norris takes a while to recover from division.
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shive
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoSherry - Your picture of Dances with Giraffes is wonderful. I like it in Nan and David's photos too.
Mantis - My favorites of yours are Diana's Evening Gown and Doctor Handsome. Daniel Howard Norris grabs me every time. I wish it were a tet.
Brad - I always like your Desert Icicle.
David - Desire of Nations is so very pretty. Too bad it multiplies so slowly.
Nan - I always like your photos of Delinquent Doll.
Here are my D's:
Dearest Valentine, like most of my daylilies, had a subpar year.
Deeds Not Words was a great performer with a bud count of 20. It was one of the newer daylilies that got regularly watered in the drought of 2022.
Dance Again didn't dance much last year.
Dark Gethsemane had a few stunning blooms.
Divas in Diamonds gave the strongest performance of my Davissons.
Dancing Flamingo had a subpar year. I have two clumps, and one of them did not bloom at all.
Dr. Jules Michael Vinkman performed better than usual last year - I think because the grubs left it along.
Dolly Llama was a new one. Bud count was poor in its first year to bloom, and I was disappointed that it would not set seed and neither would its pollen. I don't think it will staying here long. I liked its shape, color, and name though.
Dearest Mahogany has not multiplied since I got it four years ago. It only bloomed on one of its three fans last year. I've tried to hybridize with it over the years, but I've never been able to set a pod and the pollen is weak too.
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4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoI wish that Deeds Not Words were not an evergreen. Alas, I too had a bad experience with Dearest Mahogany--an inherently weak plant that has often been pictured by people, who, when contacted, can not report good growth. Desire of Nations has been an important hybridizing plant for Karol, but increase is modest (but not as modest as Soli).
I forgot an excellent performer here, Dragon Nation. Good height on this early midseason bloomer that immediately attracts viewers. Vigorous too. Not as heavily budded this year. Out of Get R Done, but more floriferous.
Desire of Nations in 2022
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