Double on Salty Skipper:

Fire In the Hole:

Thank you so much, Maryl. I tried to give that one away last year, and Celeste was the only taker. I kept almost half of it, and moved it to a new site and it is much happier. I love the hot ones, as is obvious. I started anothere antibiotic which hopefully will take care of the situation.

kay

I’m giving props to Salty Skipper and Little Fire Scarecrow today. They are gorgeous blooms fighting to be noticed with all the new fancier faces.

Sherry

Thank you, Sherry. Salty Skipper was one I loved from first sight and was thrilled to get. ACtually, I got it from Mr. Bennett. I was afraid of losing it this winter, but it came through and multipled at the very last. I really wanted A Little Fire Scarecrow....couldn't find it anywhere (now it is available, but not then) Debra kindly put me in possession and I enjoy every bloom it has.

kay

I love those clumps of Entwined, Jelly Roll and Carolina Sugar Daddy. It's good to see Shelby. Mine is in too much shade now to bloom, A Little Fire, Scarecrow is looking good, and Mean Green is doing so well for you. Just a beautiful post!

Debra

Thanks you so much, Debra. These clumps will become more scarce, but it has been a beautiful year. I am noticing a few more rebloom scapes. Intelligent design has put one up and Spoken is Parables is about to begin blooming. Of course, Citrix already has. It is always interesting to see any new ones that decide to do so. EITV,and JRM are in their leap years, and CSD has been there so they can do the nice clumpps o problem.

kay

Kay these clumps are looking good! Mean Green is such a standout, Orchid Majesty a lovely color, and What’s Up Down South so bright. I know you would enjoy them more if you felt better.

Thanks you, Kate. Well I have started another antibiotic which may solve the problem . You do know I really love the oranges and the brights...but that silly Mama's Egg Pie was unnoticed until it had been in the sun all day and I was struck by how pretty it was...the photo did not do it justice...we will see what happens as it blooms. I do not expect many more clumps. I am at the "cool-down" point of the garden, but it's been a great ride this year.

kay

Kay, sorry to hear you aren't feeling well and hope that you are improving today. I'm happy to see you kept some of Flaming Flamingo and that a new placement seems to have helped. Since nothing has scaped here yet I don't know if mine will bloom this year but it sure has settled in nicely. It has already increased several fans and looks very healthy. You still have so many beautiful blooms!

Beautiful group! I can't pick a favorite. I hope you're feeling better very soon!

What a great bunch Kay! Jellyroll, White Eyes are my faves, followed by Entwined, Flaming F, Bubble Yummin, and Laura H.

i hope you are better soon.

Brad

Thanks you all for looking and commenting. Celsete, it should bloom for you, and may be happier in a cooler climate. I am glad it is increasing. Thank you, Laura. Thanks Brad. I like brights in general, but EITV is just a beauttful bloom.and WTPD and LH usually do very well here.

kay

Nice group Kay. Mean Green is a favorite of mine here as is What's Up Down South but I'm afraid I may have to divide this year as these and others in the same garden area are to the point of overcrowding again.I have Long Legged Lap Dancer here that I got from Curt several years ago but never had it bloom with lighter sepals than the petals or perhaps it is just your photo, maybe? Hope you feel better.

Yes, Lap Dancer looks like a bitone in your picture. Salty Skipper had low bud count last year, but will see this year. Entwined in the Vine seems like a Stout that really warrants the prize.

LLLD does appear bitone, but I think it is because I had to take it late beacuse it would not open in the cool morning and the sun had been out a while...I have not noticed bi-tone on it before...Julia, I just got What's Up South this year, and you know where I got my much loved Mean Green. Mantis, I really thought Salty skipper would die on me as it was down to a single fan, but it put out three more, and I am happy it is alive..

kay

I always comment on EITV, so I am not gonna say a word about how good it looks. Jelly is beautiful, such a nice color and a clump does not lessen the appeal. Photon Torpedo looks so good. I was checking the garden this morning and stopped to see what this short daylily was--Photon Torpedo for some reason is NOT happy this year. The flowers are not the same, and did I mention short? As about 12"?

And what a wonderful clump of Mean Green!

I hope you get to feeling better soon. Flaming Flamingo is a really hot color and an interesting shape too. I love Jelly Roll Morton and Entwined in the Vine. We got A Little Fire Scarecrow this season after seeing so many of you posting it. We don't usually grow many dips but are beginning to be enchanted by the dip ufs.

Nancy