2021 Intros
The year 2020 has been a trying one for every one of us, in many different ways. One bright spot has been having more time to work with my favorite flower. I was able to finish the evaluation of eight selected seedlings which made the cut for 2021 introduction. As additional attributes, all of this year's introductions produce magnificent seedlings with few culls. Their genetic influence is already seen in generations of future introductions just waiting to be completely evaluated. Two tetraploids this year which are wonderful plants, each in their own right. I have bloomed seedlings from both of them which are outstanding in plant habit and flower beauty. Six introductions are diploids, and have all proven themselves to be not only produce beautiful blooms on healthy plants, but that they breed future generations much better than themselves. I am very happy with this year's intros, and I hope you find something worthwhile to use in either your garden or a hybridizing program. Enjoy the beauty!
(BLACK CHERRY BEAUTY X MERLOT) X (DARK PRINCE X MERLOT)TET;40"scape;6"bloom;4-5 way branching;Reb;Dor;
I chose the name ALL THAT MATTERS because this daylily has all that truly matters in hybridizing daylilies. Gorgeous flowers which open well and hold up in inclement weather: tall, sturdy and well branched scapes with tons of buds (this one bud-builds); healthy plant habits which seldom show signs of any disease or weather damage, and it is easily used for hybridizing. This flower is a stunner in the garden. The tall scapes hold the majestic flowers high for viewing. The deep wine petals are veined in deep purple over the entire surface. Gold ruffled edges surround the petals and the gold to deep green chevron eyezone really sparks up the blooms. Slight pleating in throat area adds some drama. This daylily has been a cornerstone parent both pollen and pod for a few years now, and has proven to be valuable for producing deep colors in red, purple, and wine with exemplary plant habits in the seedlings . It throws better than itself, which is what you want in a parent. A beautiful landscape plant, this is one daylily you can't walk by without admiring it. ALL THAT MATTERS has truly all that matters. ONLY ONE DF LEFT!
BIG BOUNCIN' BEN X (NATURE'S LITTLE QUIRK x SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE) Diploid, 5"bloom, 39" scape with at least 4-way branching, EM,REB Sev
This was a keeper from the first day I saw it! With its clear cherry red blooms carried on the tall and very nicely branched scapes, it really catches your eye in the garden. The petals are centered by an expansive white to chartreuse eyezone on both petals and sepals with a deep green throat finishing off the blooms. For further enhancement,a thin white picotee edge on petals adds further excitement. Very fertile both ways, and has produced some lovely seedlings now under trial. Very healthy and hardy plants make this daylily valuable in the northern areas for both hybridizing and landscape use.
(BLUE EYES WHITE DRAGON X BLUE BUBBLE)diploid, 20" scape, 4" bloom, 3 branches, reblooms, Mid, DOR, FR
This seedlings was produced from seed purchased on the Lily Auction. I hesitated registering this one, but it is such a fantastic parent, I feel it would be negligent not to share its potential. The near white ruffled petals are centered with a patterned indigo eyezone which blends through several variations of blue into a pencil purple rim. The eyezone is speared by white midribs extending into the chartreuse to green throat. The sepals have lighter patterns on them which gives the bloom a slight bitone appearance. This is a special daylily for its immense breeding potential, beautiful blooms, and hardy plant habits. I have sold several seeds and seedlings on the LA which have this plant in their parentage under the seedling name BEWD-BB. Very limited number of plants available for spring delivery!
(RAINBOW OVER MARIETTA X KALEIDOSCOPIC INTRIGUE)4 DIPLOID; 7-1/2" TO 8" BLOOMS;50" SCAPE; 4-5 way branching; ML season; Sev;Very fragrant; Reb
This plant has been a stunner from its first bloom season. The tall scapes and huge blooms just blow me away every time I see it. Deeply ruffled cream white petals are centered with extensive variegated and veined deep purple patterns with gray and blue areas. The pattern covers three-fourths of the petal surface. Sepals show a matching pattern in lighter tones. The chartreuse eyezone extends into a deep green throat. One of the best diploid patterned parents I have had the pleasure to work with! Exceptional in every way, from the healthy plants to the extremely tall, strong scapes with nicely spaced branching, to the stunning blooms.
(KINDERGARTEN CLOWN x NATURE'S BLUE WITCHES BREW) X BOOGIE WOOGIE BLUES2 diploid;4" bloom;24" scape; 5-way branching; late midseason;Sev; REB; UF;
I have grown this little guy for several years now and always marvel at its persistence and performance. The plants are extremely vigorous and hardy. Fans consistently produce two scapes per fan, and will rebloom immediately! The cute blooms are always sporting those tightly quilled sepals which make the flower much bigger than it looks. Blooms are light purple with heavily recurved petals covered with deep purple veins. Bright green throat blends into the pale lavender blue eyezone. The pale purple tightly quilled sepals make this little guy a bitone. Very fertile both ways. So, what you think of my baby?
