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Past Peak Now

11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago

On Friday and Saturday the garden peaked, so we will go downhill quite rapidly now.

Diana's Evening Gown in a pot (hardiness unknown)


Better Than Ever (good performer as usual)

The old Sovereign Queen likes overcast skies:

Orchid Candy stays in the garden:


Jeweled Tiara

Jamaican Music doesn't flourish here. Low bud count and very short scapes.

Morning Mood has started.

I threw away Hawaiian Swirls last year, but this year in a different spot it appeared and attracted attention.

Heavenly Angel Ice


Spartacus Adorned is not an EMO, but skies were overcast for much of the day.

Comments (14)

  • 11 years ago

    Lovely flowers and clumps! My favorite are Spartacus Adorned and Better than Ever! Funny about Hawaiian Swirls :)

  • 11 years ago

    There is not a one I wouldn't like in my garden, they are all just so pretty. Jamaican Music usually does quite decent hear, but this year it didn't bloom at all. Can't understand why, maybe it didn't like the extra harsh winter. I would be drooling for any of those last blooms, especially like Pearly Mae& Sight for more Eyes.


  • 11 years ago

    I love most Norris intros, but not these diploids. I find the shape - especially of Sharin the Secret - very unappealing. I wouldn't pay 2 cents for it, but different strokes for different folks. It's too bad Jamaican Music struggles for you. It looks beautiful in that clump shot and is my favorite of your photos today. My other favorites are Better Than Ever and Spartacus Adorned. Safe Island is pretty, but I've lost that one twice in a pot and don't care to try again.

    Debra

  • 11 years ago

    I really like Morning Mood, I like the large eye and delicate colors. I added Hawaiian Swirls to my garden this spring, it hasn't bloomed yet. Just wondering what led you to throw it away, it looks great today.

    Sherry

  • 11 years ago

    Morning Mood and Watermellon Moon get my vote for your batch. Like the colors on both....... How neat you got to Ashwood and saw his daylilies in person. I like Sight For More Eyes even though the color is a little dull for me. I'm not a fan of those beigey peachy tones. But combined with the dark purple in the background it looks especially good.........Maryl

  • 11 years ago

    All of them are lovely but Orchid Candy is one I'll go lookup. Nice form and color. Spartacus Adorned is not doing so good here this year. Surprised since I've had it so long. I do like different forms of daylilies so Sharin The Secret would be one I'd like to have but like you, it may have to wait several years to come and live in my garden LOL. Sight for More Eyes reminds me of a couple of seedlings I have here with Kaleidoscopic Intrigue as a parent but not has big as what those look like.

    I think we will hit peak bloom here by the end of the week. The heat has really pushed everything quickly.

  • 11 years ago

    well,I like all of them except Heavenly Angel Ice.Spartacus Adorned is a very pretty one and I REALLY like Pearly Mae.. That is a beauty.

  • 11 years ago

    Sharin the Secret is a beauty, too, but, too expensive for me on a fixed income, but,it sure is a pretty one.

  • 11 years ago

    Sherry, Hawaiian Swirls just never performed in its other location. So the problem may have been the location, or maybe this is just a good year for dips that may be problematic. I will have more pics from Ashwood later.


  • 11 years ago

    Very nice! I like Morning Mood. Thanks for sharing your pics from Ashwood, I will look forward to seeing more.


  • 11 years ago
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    I want a flower very like Heavenly Angel Ice but in a wee miniature form... <3

    Your clump makes me want the big one though.

    How sculpted is Spartacus Adorned? How lovely.

    Cheers!

    ~Anika

  • 11 years ago

    Spartacus Adorned is a beauty. I am in the really like the diploid camp. Morning Mood and Hawaiian Swirls caught my eye too.
    kay


  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Spartacus Adorned has an intricate watermark pattern, but I don't recall its being sculpted. Will have to check.


    Heavenly Angel Ice is not that large. Remember, this is a close-up shot. But it certainly isn't a mini.