I really like Amethyst Prism!
Brad

Amethyst Prism is striking, but I absolutely love every one you posted today. I especially like the color on American Doll and Memphis? . What is the edge supposed to look like?

Sherry

Thanks Brad!

Sherry - Here's the Dan Trimmer's photo of Memphis. The bloom is much more voluptuous and ruffled with mostly cream nubs on the edge. Because of the edge, I bought it to cross with one of my pink seedlings that has a cream/white edge. What I have blooming in the pot with the Memphis tag has too much gold on the edge, and the pink is much darker next to the gold edge. I wonder if the seller sent me a Memphis seedling by mistake. I'll wait for a few more blooms before I send her the photo.

Debra

well, dang, had my msg all wrote out and turned aroiund to check out a moise I heard anit wll disappeared some where. DRATS< I said how much I love Amethyst Prism.Now that one I got to have one day.its a beauty.its a UF? its so pretty and bright. ot to have one like it,and also like the photo of

Columbus he makes me think of my Miss Blackie that died last year.

I like your Memphis, but I think the real one appeals to me just a bit more. I love Amethyst Prism for that pattern, I had not realized how big it is, makes it even better. Baja Cal looks so good too.

I really like Joan derifield! Might have to add to my collection!

Number one is your Memphis wannabe pink. If you ever find out what it really is I hope you post its proper name. If it turns out "just" to be a seedling and has good stats, what a happy mistake it will turn out to be for you. I like Memphis too, but it's a little pale for my tastes....You know how I like Green Mystique and like yours mine performed wonderfully even in a part shade position. I always saw it as a light yellow, not white, and your picture captures the color I saw.....You sure do have pretty cats. Do all the siblings get along with each other?.......Maryl

Maryl - The possible Memphis is a nice pink. I had Bubblegum Delicious bloom today too. And it's got a gold edge - supposed to be cream/white. Maybe it's this heat . Most of the feline siblings get along well. Zuzu, the male, gets along with alll the females, including Cowgirl, my inside baby. In fact, he comes to check on her at the screen door or at the dining room window several times each day. Coco Columbus can be a bit grumpy, and sometimes hisses at Sammie and Zuzu at mealtimes. But, for the most part, they are one happy family. And they still act like kittens around their mother, Tuxie. When she comes by, it's a rubbing lovefest with all of them vying for her attention. And she shows up a couple of times a day, but rarely stays long.

Debra

It's nice to hear your update on all of the gypsy cats! How long have they been with you now?

Amethyst Prism is stunning, I can only imagine seeing that extra large flower in person! And if a whole clump were blooming? Whoa!

I don't know why, but Joan Derifield just doesn't do it for me... I've had it for 4 years, I believe. I think she will be leaving my garden this year to help make room for the ones I have in pots that have to go into the ground before I lose them over the winter. I was thinking of getting rid of Green Mystique, as I have so many that are similar now, but I just can't do it. I do love Green Mystique. I can't remember how long I've had it, but it's been at least 6 years.

Thanks for sharing all your great pictures!

Jean - Amethyst Prism is not a UF because the petals don't regularly twist, pinch, or cascade. But it's narrow and 9.5 inches, so it's a good one to cross with UFs.

Laura - I will have to see Joan Derifield in a clump before I decide whether I like it. I have three nice fat fans now growing in a pot. I wish it would not be so hot, so I could finish making the bed where I'm putting some of my potted northern dayliliies. I have had the Gypsy Cat siblings five years now. Here is the mama, Tuxie.

Debra

First momma cat, Tuxi, is so cute. Those white hairs randomly scattered in the black make her look like a porcupine quilled her. And Cowgirl is beautiful, just plain beautiful. Does Tuxi belong to someone or is she wild?...........Bubblegum Delicious was on my list for awhile, but she's off now. For one I couldn't find BD from anyone other then the hybridizer (Mitchell) in California, and most of Cal. has rust problems. Will never consciously do that to myself again. Two, I saw some pictures and heard some stories and I don't think her color holds up very well. You can test the color/substance part. I could be wrong about the latter.......The story of ZuZu taking care of Cowgirl is understandable having now seen the object of his affection......Maryl

Maryl - Tuxie belonged to a neighbor who was in and out of the hospital with cancer. She eventually died, and her daughter inherited her house and lived there for three years. The daughter and at least three neighbors I know of befriended Tuxie and feed her. She has her daily rounds and never goes hungry because so many people love her. I had her spayed the same year I had all the kittens neutered. Our neighbors across the street call her Oreo.

Cowgirl is a real sweetheart and a snuggle bunny.

Debra

When JD gets into a large clump (mine is over 12 fans) you may find hang-ups with the buds opening. When I got it from Curt he sent 4 fans. I'm dividing mine this year just to slim mine down. Increases great but when in a huge clump I've noticed hang-ups. Just as an fyi based on what I see here.
Unfortunate that imposters creep into the garden.

Julia - Interesting about Joan having hang-ups in a large clump. I will be lucky to get to more than 12 fans. I notice in any large clump there are a few hang-ups - especially with large flowers.

Debra

Maryl - The Memphis imposter looked great at 7 p.m. The heat index was 104 yesterday afternoon. It has good substance.

Debra

That's exciting Debra. Are you going to investigate further what it is? If it's a seedling sent by mistake can you name it and propagate it?....I really like the pink yellow edged ones. Haven't seen white edged pink I don't think, but the yellow edge sure sets off the lighter pink varieties.......Maryl

A lot of daylilies don't look exactly like the hybridizer's photo. And cultivars can look different once they get into the garden. Your cats are all so photogenic! When I look at the parentage of Amethyst, I say, "not for me."

Mantis- You are so right about daylilies often not resembling the hybridizer's photos. And this pink Memphis looks much different on the second bloom than it did on the first. We'll see how it progresses. I just found out many of "prisms" are not very hardy. I need to get that one out of the pot and into the ground the first cooler day we have. I'm almost sure AP would not survive in a pot should we have another winter like the last two.

Debra

I love ALL the flowers here! And great portraits of your cats!

Amethyst Prism is big And beautiful! Supposed to be Memphis and American Doll have adorable blooms! My AD barely survived the winter and won't bloom. I always love the look of Joan Derifield! I have something similar though and no room, so I'll just admire it in the pics, it's quite popular too :)

Wow, Amethyst Prism is huge! Does it flop or need staking?

Karen - Amethyst Prism seems to have very sturdy scapes. No staking necessary. Of course, it needs to be in full sun. Otherwise I think it would lean.

Debra

You've caught my interest by saying that American Doll is your longest blooming REGISTERED pink.

Do you have any seedlings that perform even better? :D :D

Cheers!
~Anika

Anika - With its instant rebloom, seedling "Valentine Sweetheart" blooms a little longer. I usually have blooms on this one from mid June through August.

Oh she's lovely...what a great edge and eyezone!

Cheers!
~Anika