Thatk you for sharing that link! Seems funny I have not met Teresa. She is close to me. I love garden videos, I get a better concept of how daylilies look. And I noticed her Avant Garde. I have it and always loved the flower. But it struggles, and has never been as tall as hers. Often i don't pay attention to a flowers stats until i see it in another garden and realise mine is taller, shorter, etc. You can just get so much more info from a video.

Jacob Henry has done quite a few garden videos by now, but I favor the Kentucky one of Teresa's quite a bit. There is also a part one of this visit to Teresa's floating around on You Tube if you care to find it Nancy........Good to hear from you Mantis. I appreciate the information on Ruby Grandeur. It looks like a striking red that would stand out in the garden. I'll make note of your input about it......I've not seen crowding of the blooms on Wayah Valley which is what is usually meant by top branching, but everyone has their own criteria about what appeals to them. Thanks for stopping by...........Maryl

Wayah Valley

Maryl, thanks for sharing! I enjoy seeing other gardens (even on video!) It is interesting to see how plants perform elsewhere. I noticed Big Kiss and how tall it was. Mine is nowhere nearly as tall and yes, Avante Garde is not that tall in my garden although it is vigorous. But of course they do reside in the jungle garden in a back space of my property so do get overlooked. I have always admired Wayah Valley in your photos-so vibrant! And Nancy, you do indeed need to go for a personal visit!!

I'll second what Mantis said about Ruby Grandeur. It's a great grower in our garden. I generally don't go for red selfs, but the color of Ruby Grandeur is so outstanding I had to have it.

Nancy

I know Teresa Maris. I met her in October at my local daylily club, and now we're Facebook friends. I had Ruby Grandeur, but it died one winter in a pot.

Hello Mantis! Good to see a post from you again!

Debra

I second the motion Nancy that you go see Teresa's garden if you are close. Take plenty of pictures for the rest of us.........Thanks Nan for the thumbs up on Ruby Grandeur. I don't know if I can squeeze in one more this year or not, but it's on my list now.....Small world Debra that you had met Teresa. I also appreciate the caveat on Ruby Grandeur and pots. I'm not much of a red fan myself, but was looking for something for later in the season and it is listed as a MLa, so that got my attention.................Maryl

Maryl: Thank you for the link. I'll look once I get some time to view it.

Julia

Enjoy Julia. With winter hanging around it's nice to see all the bright colors in the garden...............Maryl

Her Webster's Pink Wonder and Primal Scream are both much taller than mine. Desert Flame is a great color.

Brad, I was thinking the same thing. Both of those plants are much shorter here. It's possible that the plants are very well watered and fertilized. Also, I think the video sometimes distorts plant height.

I can't speak to the height of W. Pink Wonder or Primal Scream as I've never grown them. I also don't compare most of my daylilies stats to others simply because their growth can be restricted due to the containers I grow them in. However, Wayah Valley is one of taller ones even in a pot for me. Not that far off from what the video shows.............Brad: I like the hot colors, and have looked at Desert Flame off and on for many years. Its color is all over the place on the database, which I'm assuming means how it changes during the course of the day or in various locations. The color in the video, if it stayed that way, would be awesome ...........Maryl