July 4 bloom blast

8 years ago

The blooming is really moving along here!

Mage Quest is on its third season, looking good today, first bloom this season. Some of the photos on Line are unrealistic.

Lovely Miss Laucious had first bloom today. The color is good, this bloom is smaller than last season.

When Pigs Fly has scapes a few inches shorter this season. The sepals should be the same color as the petals, bloom is smaller than last two seasons, hmmmmmm.

First blooms on Itza Pink Teddy, looking good this season. more To come in comments.

Sherry

Featured Answer

shive

8 years ago

Mage Quest and Lovely Miss Laucious are lovely! I had a lot of daylilies bloom with smaller sized flowers this year, despite all that rain we had. It must related to the crazy Spring weather, like the short scapes.

Debra

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (14)

sherrygirl zone5 N il
Original Author
8 years ago

Morrocan Sunrise was added last season, FFE today.
Blue Beetle was added last spring, FFE today. It’s Supposed to double sometimes, hope I see a double this season.
Silky Skies was a bonus last spring, first bloom this season. I haven’t checked the stats yet, it’s a big bloom.
Undercurrent is on its third season here and growing in a prime spot. It’s matching stats this season, scapes are 36”.
Boy Crazy is on its third bloom season. I’ve moved it three times, gotta leave it be for a few years.
I’m adding this one to thank Brad and Laurie for sharing! I have blooms!

Sherry
Related Professionals
Kissimmee Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Concord Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Rochester Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Kenosha Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Phoenix Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Hot Springs Landscape Contractors · Somerset Landscape Contractors · Elizabeth City Landscape Contractors · London Landscape Contractors · Hays Home Builders · Fayetteville Home Builders · Auburn Home Builders · Burlington Home Builders · Providence Home Builders · Wheeling Home Builders
Nancy 6b
8 years ago
I like all of these, just really nice blooms. You can't tell from the photos that there is a problem at all.
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked Nancy 6b
Nancy 6b
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I posted about the 1st set, but I can say the same about the next group. I do have a preference for Silky Skies, Boy Crazy, and blue beetle. Then Undercurrent is really pretty too. Ok, we'll just say I like them all.
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked Nancy 6b
Julia WV (7a)
8 years ago
Lovely pics. Mage Quest I haven't seen before. It appears to be an off color of purple and then a yellow eye to a halo effect. Did Silky Skies poly? I see an extra edge near the sepal on the left. Pretty bloom. Undercurrent is gorgeous. Love that one :)
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked Julia WV (7a)
shive
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Oooh! I love Silky Skies. The Undercurrent clump is fabulous! I'll be interested to know how Blue Beetle does for you. Your photo shows a much cleaner petal color than on the Heavenly Gardens site.

Debra
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked shive
Brad KY 6b
8 years ago
You're welcome! My favorites of yours are Boy Crazy and Undercurrent.
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked Brad KY 6b
sherrygirl zone5 N il
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Julia, I haven’t seen a poly on Silky Skies yet. The Mage Quest photo I See is true to bloom color I see here, I wouldnt call it purple, more of a rose.

Debra, I will post more photos of Blue Beetle to see if the pattern and color hold. It isnt growing in full sun here.

Sherry
hoosier_nan (IN z5b/6a)
8 years ago
They all are lovely, but I think Silky Skies is my favorite today.

Nancy
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked hoosier_nan (IN z5b/6a)
mantis__oh
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Undercurrent has grown very well for you. Surprised that Silky Skies is performing so well. Is the bud count decent? More recent Lambertsons can be problematic. I see what you mean by the online variations in Mage Quest--the lavender probably being the result of early morning photos that blue.
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked mantis__oh
sherrygirl zone5 N il
Original Author
8 years ago
Mantis, I can’t say if Silky Skies is a good performer. It’s in a protected spot close to the foundation of my home. It only has one scape from the single original fan I received last spring, we will see.

Sherry
tarheelgirl_7b
8 years ago
Lovely group of blooms! Impressive clump of Undercurrent, looks like you have lots of blooms to come. My other favorites include Lovely Miss Laucious, Silky Skies, and Boy Crazy.

Lori
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked tarheelgirl_7b
lilykate7a
8 years ago
I like Silky Skies as well. Your clump of Undercurrent is very pretty!! I hope you post Blue Beetle if it does indeed throw a double. I have that one for the first time this season and it bloomed well but did not give me a double. It looks impressive in photos I have seen when it does double! Love the colors on Moroccan Sunrise.

Kate
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked lilykate7a
organic_kitten
8 years ago
Blue Beetle is my pick, but they are all lovely. I like the color of your Boy Crazy. Mine is more red but that is typically the case with purples here. Silky Skies is awfully nice too.

kay
sherrygirl zone5 N il thanked organic_kitten