More rain, more blooms

8 years ago

Sorry to be sharing the news about more rain to those of you who need it but we received almost 4 inches yesterday. I am seeing weeds I have never seen before. I wonder if some are "jurassic park" like seeds that have been there forever and are just now receiving enough water to sprout in a new century!!! But, the daylilies love it.

Poem of Ecstasy--Bloomed first in garden last year. This is ffo this year. Not much increase in fans and blooming low again. There is another bloom underneath this one. Still a pretty flower.

A pretty duo of Napa Valley Merlot today.

Golden Child-always has nice blooms. Height is good. Citrix photo bombing next door.

Get Jiggy. This is the best "jiggy" I have seen on this flower. I know Debra's has a great pattern but mine never has.

Sabine Baur. A back story here. I have seen people post this on the forum and always think maybe I need that one. A couple of years ago, I moved some of my "jungle bed" plants into a lanscaping area (see the grassy landscape!). Saw this bloom today, took the photo, scratched in the dirt, found the tag. Aha! As my husband is always saying, if I don't know what I have, I probably don't need any more......hmmmm....

Hot Seat. So underimpressed with this plant. Have had it for five years. What you see is the entire plant. Never has increased. Is in a wonderful area where others are huge clumps. Just taking up space.

Stardust Dragon. New this year.

The Blue Parrot. Best picture showing the size and shading. Too bad the splotches marred this one.

Blurry rain photo of Precious Candy. Probably my least favorite "candy" in series. Color often looks muddy even without the rain.

And of course, my happy plant. No problem with height here! Maybe I will give this one a garden name, Kate's Smile! Because it does that every time I see it.

Wishing for rain for those who need it and sunshine for those who don't. Saturday smiles from Kate.

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Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
8 years ago
Your "Happy Plant" is loaded with sunny yellow blooms. Even without the intricate pattern I think your Get Jiggy is a pretty flower. My favorite is Nappa Valley Merlot. Nice form on that one as well as color..........Maryl
hoosier_nan (IN z5b/6a)
8 years ago
Very nice photos. Poem of Ecstasy is my pick today. Such a lovely color and the edge is really nice.

We have been guilty of buying a plant twice, not once, but on a couple of occasions. I email a list of plants to myself so we always have the list available on the phone.

Nancy
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lilykate7a
Original Author
8 years ago
Oh, Nancy, that is a good idea....now! I will have to remember that. Years ago, I think I was so much more organized and without the technology we have available now! I had lists and graphs, and notes.....I had files of where I bought, cost, receipts, and details about the plants. I do keep my lists on the computer now. Even so, I just received an order with a plant that I bought last year! Obviously I did not check my lists prior to ordering. I guess that means my tastes haven't changed much in a year!!!

Kate
organic_kitten
8 years ago
Beautiful plants. Our rain appears to be over for a bit, so, true to form I will be whining for rain soon. I especially like Sabine Bauer and Napa Valley Merlot today, but your lovely yellow is a beauty. I have great talent I can look for a plant for a long time, finally find and buy it and then lose it. Understand where you are coming from entirely.

kay
shive
8 years ago
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Poem of Ecstasy has a gorgeous bloom. It's too bad its plant habit isn't more vigorous. I have a couple of Maryotts I'm moving to see if they can overcome the traits of short scapes and not multiplying. Napa Valley Merlot is pretty too, but looks like it has short scapes. Your story about already having Sabine Bauer is hilarious. I think that one is my favorite of your blooms today. "Kate's Smile" definitely gets the award for best clump.

Debra
dick_in_ohio
8 years ago
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My Hot Seat is not doing any better. I don't know why Marriott would introduce a plant with so little vigor. Out it goes, in spite of the flower. I want more like Martha Lowry - one fan last summer - three fans this year - three husky scapes. I'll share a glass or plant of Napa Valley Merlot any time.
celeste/NH
8 years ago
Napa Valley Merlot is one I have not seen before and it is very pretty.....but your happy yellow noid is my favorite. It's a winner. I will try not to resent all the rain you're getting as I get more and more frustrated with Mother Nature and how she keeps forgetting my little corner of the world:)
lilykate7a
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Debra, I agree with you on moving the Maryotts. Those above are in a shady area and I think I will try moving them to more sun to at least give them a chance to "straighten up". And I agree with Dick about Hot Seat being a less than up front plant, at least for me (and for him, also, apparently). It is in full sun, fertile soil, good watering, and yet does not multiply. Keeping a plant for three or four blooms a year seems fruitless for me. I have many Maryott plants that are great. Multiply well, bloom spectacular, etc. But those that don't are given away just as with other hybridizers' lilies that don't perform well.

Now about Sabine Baur--obviously I need to move her to a better location. My husband came out this morning and asked if I was OK. He said he saw me turning in circles in the yard and thought I had suffered a sun stroke. I told him I was looking for a place to put another flower bed. The new one was not going to hold all the plants I needed to move. He just shook his head, rolled his eyes and returned to the house, perhaps to think about that glass of Napa Valley Merlot, Dick! Life is fun in the daylily garden!!

And for you, Celeste, wishes and hopes for the rain you need.

Kate
mantis__oh
8 years ago
Still think your yellow looks like Omomuki.
lilykate7a
Original Author
8 years ago
Mantis, I really don't think so. My Omomuki is at registered height (around 26 inches) and blooms are at registered size (around 5 inches). This noid is closer to Imperial Lemon. Height is around 36 inches (measured this morning) and blooms are closer to the 7 inch size. It also has a faint white midrib. I actually have Imperial Lemon in another location and have compared blooms. The IL has shorter scapes and blooms are smaller but that could just be location. Otherwise they are very similar. With yellows, it is so hard to id. Thanks.

Kate
mantis__oh
8 years ago
Yes, if it is that tall, Imperial Lemon would be a potential match.