Outrageously wacky, but really gorgeous! Named in memory of a friend’s dog, this one makes the standard for "exotic" and unusual! Tall branched scapes hold the very large blooms. The color is butter yellow with a large rose-blush band and a lime green throat. The form is ruffled, with the sepals tightly curled in corkscrews or spirals, and the long petals "hanging out" here and there, usually in a graceful cascade. Variable forms add to its charm.
Pollen fertile, pod difficult. Only one available for 2016
Parentage: (Crystalline Entity x Nathan Sommers) x (Scarletts Web x North Wind Dancer)
(Reed, 2014) 45" M 6.5" dormant, diploid uf crispate
This unusual form (crispate) is hot & dark burnt red orange with a gold throat radiating out into the red band on the petals. Tall, with branching (3) and good bud count, this is a vigorous daylily that puts on a show, and glows in the evening sunset garden. It has been a garden favorite for a while, and just like the real flying squirrels that get into our attic, it cannot be denied.
(Reed, 2014) 40" M 5" dormant, diploid uf crispate
The delicate, airy appearance of this daylily is deceptive; this daylily stands strong (and light) on a well-branched scape that holds it high. Although it measures at 5", the bloom appears smaller as the ruffled petals recurve; the sepals stick out like wings. The color is a clean blue-purple, with a lighter watermark (band) and a white throat with a deep green touch in the middle. Combining my genetics with one of Pat Cochenour’s, I dedicate this one to her.
Pod and pollen fertile. Parentage: Snow Crab x (Grey Witch x Jack Carpenter sdlg #2)
Grown from a brilliant cross made by David Metzger of Hanover, VA, this is a deep black-purple that is sunfast and has heavy substance. With 2-3 way branching and 14-16 buds, it is impressive with its huge blooms. There is a faint darker band that shows up in some weather, and a deep green throat. It has a velvety surface texture.
Pod and pollen fertile, this has been a fabulous parent for rich rose to purple colors for us.