(Rich 2018) Sculpted cristate and pleated form, Tet, Dor, Mid, 5" blooms, 28" tall, 3 - 4 way branching, 14 - 18 buds EMO, CMO
The deep rose-pink blooms have a light silver overlay, elderberry purple eye and edge. The petals are tightly pleated often standing above the sepals with the sides of the dark eye wrapping around to the back. Cristation varies in shape sometimes ruffled or feathered, most often as fins perched on the sides of the pleats. A DIFFERENT KINDA BUZZ is EMO & CMO with 28" scapes and 3 to 4 way branching holding 14 - 18 buds. From an interesting cross between my MAN IN THE MAZE with Curt Hanson's Tet Trahylta line. Easily fertile both ways.
(Man in the Maze x Jerry Hyatt) X In Taffeta Patterns
(Hanson-C., 2005) Tet, Sev, Mid - Late, 6 1/2" bloom, 44" tall
burgundy violet self above chartreuse throat. (((sdlg x Smoke and Mirrors) x John Coltrane) X Maria Callas)
(Couturier-G., 1995) Spider 4.40:1, Double, Polymerous 75%, Dip, Sev, Mid, 8" bloom, 37" tall
orange red with dark red eyezone above a gold throat. (Double Bow Tie x Firestorm)
(Krupian, 1998) Double 75%, Tet, Dor, Mid, 7" bloom, 35" tall
Gold with green throat. ((Double Encore x (Summer Palace x Dance Ballerina Dance)) X King Alfred)
(Stamile-G., 1994) Tet, Dor, Early - Mid, 2.87" bloom, 24" tall, Rebloom
Bright red self with green throat. (((Gato x Midnight Magic) x Dominic) X Tet. Siloam Red Toy)
(Rich 2015) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Sev, Mid, 5 1/2" bloom, 36" tall, 3 and 4 way branching, 15 - 18 buds, CMO, very fragrant
The lightly ruffled blooms of CATCHING MY BREATH are a soft rose-pink with a burgundy lined purple eye and triple edge of burgundy, purple and white. The purple eye casts dark shadows as it stretches over the deeply carved petals. Substance is heavy, but not over done allowing the blooms to open completely on cool mornings. The 36" scapes have 3 to 4 way branching with 15 - 18 buds. Easily fertile both ways.
Secret Key X Keys to the Kingdom
(Salter, 1992) Sculpted relief, Tet, Sev, Mid, 5" bloom, 24" tall
A lightly sculpted yellow gold self with green throat (Walking on Sunshine x Alexandra)
(Rich 2021) Sculpted pleated, Tet, Dor, Mid, 7 1/2" bloom, 42" tall, 4 and 5 way branching, 22 - 31 buds
These extra large 7 1/2" pleated blooms are a saturated ruby red with a bright green throat. A thin white wire trims the ruffled petal edges. COWBOYS AND DREAMERS is a hardy dormant producing large fans with tall 42" scapes, wide 4 and 5 way branching and 22-31 buds. Bloom starts mid-season and continues through the late season. COWBOYS AND DREAMERS is fertile both ways. Jellyroll Morton X Witch Hollow
(Rich 2019) Sculpted pleated form, Tet, Dor, Mid-Late, 5 1/2" blooms, 41" tall, 3 - 4 way branching, 16- 18 Buds, CMO, EMO
The 5 1/2" blooms of CRANKY ROOSTER are a vivid rose red overlaid with a smooth satin sheen. Petals are deeply pleated with a pure white dart running up the midrib. Tall 41" scapes have 3 + 4 way branching producing 16 - 18 buds. The combination of height, intense color, early morning opening and cool morning opening makes CRANKY ROOSTER a focal point in the late season garden. From a cross of Season of the Witch X Where There is Desire, CRANKY ROOSTER is pod and pollen fertile.
(Burkey, 2004) Sculpted cristate, Diploid, Dor, Mid-Late, 7.5" bloom, 44" tall, 2 way br, 12 buds, bright crimson self above huge yellow into green throat. Once settled in Crimson Enigma can display cristation on both the midrib and surface of the petals. (unknown x unknown)
(Rich 2020) Tet, Dor, Mid-Late, 5" blooms, 40" tall, 18 - 24 buds, 4 way branching, fragrant, CMO
The 5" blooms of DIMES IN THE JUKEBOX are a blend of dark rose pink and lavender. A silvery lavender watermark circles a bright lime green throat. The petal edges are nicely trimmed in lavender and white. Tall 40 inch scapes hold 18 - 24 buds on wide 3 - 5 way branching. DIMES IN THE JUKEBOX is a dormant and CMO starting to bloom in the mid season and continuing through the late season. Easily pod and pollen fertile. Where There is Desire X Jewel of the Oasis
(Rich 2008) Tet, Dor, Mid, 6 1/2" bloom, 42" tall, 4 to 5 way branching, 25+ buds, Fragrant
Visible from across the garden, the flowers of DOC WEBSTER are a clear, vibrant saffron yellow with a small dark olive throat.The lightly ruffled petals and blunt sepals are of heavy substance and the throat is smooth and waxy. Tall 42" scapes with wide 4 to 5 way branching hold the blooms in perfect balance above the dormant blue-green foliage.
Anna Warner X Supreme Empire
(Rich 2022) Tet, Sev, Late, 6 1/2" bloom, 30" tall, 4, 5 & 6 way branching, 20 - 30 buds, CMO
Always one of the last to be blooming in the garden, the 6 1/2" violet rose flowers of DREAMS IN THE MIST begin to bloom in the late season and end along with the very lates. A large grey lavender watermark blends into a clear yellow to grass green throat. Emerging from arching blue green foliage, the 30" scapes have wide 4, 5 & 6 way branching and carry 20 - 30 buds. DREAMS IN THE MIST is a CMO, pod and pollen fertile. Waterpocket Fold X (There's a Place x Painted on Jeans)
(Rice - JA, 2014) Sculpted cristate, Tet, Dor, Mid, 6" bloom, 34" tall, Fragrant, 3 way, 17 buds
Butter yellow self with fine saw tooth fringing on the petals, sepals are noticeably longer than the petals. Consistently shows cristation.((sdlg x sdlg) X (sdlg x sdlg))
(Rich 2011) Tet, Dor, Early - Mid, 5 1/4" bloom, 29" tall, 3 and 4 way branching, 16 - 18 buds
Ruffled cotton candy pink blooms with a small peach - pink watermark above a yellow to green throat. The strong well branched scapes hold the blooms well above the blue - green dormant foliage. FEEL THE MUSIC makes large fans and is fertile both ways.
One Last Dance X Proof Positive
(Rich 2019) Sculpted pleated form, Tet, Dor, Mid-Late, 6" blooms, 34" Tall, 4 way branching, 17 -20 Buds, CMO
The color of these 6" blooms is a grape jelly purple with a lighter silver lavender watermark and a large green throat. Pleating extends from the throat outward midway across the petals and is framed by gently ruffled petal edges. Tall 34" scapes have wide 4 - 6 way branching and 17 - 26 buds. FEEL THE THUNDER will frequently throw a cristate lightening bolt or two on the petal surface and is easily pod and pollen fertile. From a cross of Season of the Witch X Seedling.
(Rich 2021) Unusual Form, Tet, Dor, Mid, 8 1/2" bloom, 37" tall, 4 way branching, 21 buds
FENDER BENDER is something a bit different coming from my pleated Tossed By the Waves crossed with a Waterfall Rainbow x Bali Watercolor sdlg. Fender Bender is an extra large 8 1/2" clean rose pink bloom with soft ruffled edges. A lighter pink watermark sits above a small olive throat. Tall 37" scapes have 2 lateral branches and a top "V" producing 18 to 22 buds. Pod and pollen fertile.
(Rich 2021) Sculpted relief, Tet, Dor, Early, 6 1/2" bloom, 31" tall, 4 way branching, 16 - 23 buds, Fragrant, EMO, CMO, Ext.
FIDDLE OF GOLD'S heavily carved blooms are a rich golden yellow with a small olive green throat. Peach highlights accentuate the carved rays as they stretch across the petals to the ruffled edge. Scapes are 31" tall with wide 3 and 4 way branching and 16 - 23 buds. Important for the early season in the north, FIDDLE OF GOLD is an early morning (emo) and cool morning opener (cmo). Easily pod and pollen fertile. Inner Flame X Indigenous Expressions
(Hanson - C, 2011) Tet, Sev, Mid, 6" bloom, 33" tall, 4 way branching
Deep burgundy with claret red watermark eyezone. (Paradise Bar and Grill x Rosa Parks)
(Rich 2016) Sculpted relief and Polymerous form 75%, Tet, Dor, Early, 6 1/4" bloom, 30" tall, 3 and 4 way branching, 15 - 18 buds, EMO and CMO
Combining the Sculpted and Polymerous forms, FOREST FOR THE SUN takes multiform daylilies in a new direction. The bright golden yellow 6 1/4" polymerous flowers are lightly relief sculpted with a clear rose halo and large yellow to green throat. The dormant foliage is a clean dark green spring until fall and produces large fans. Scapes are 30" tall, sturdy, with 3 and 4 way branching and 15 - 18 buds. FOREST FOR THE SUN is easily fertile both ways.
Patterns in Time X Carved Pumpkin Pie
(Rich 2023) Tet, Dor, Mid, 6" bloom, 30" tall, 4 way branching, 16 - 20 buds, very fragrant, CMO
The 6" dark burgundy blooms of Forever Twilight have a dark red to black velvet overlay and are lined with a fine white edge. A violet watermark sits above a small grass green throat. Sturdy 30" tall scapes with 4 widely spaced branches carry 16 - 20 buds above blue green dormant foliage. The blooms open fully after cool nights and hold their color and form in full summer sun. Forever Twilight is taking my Painted on Jeans line in a fun, new direction with patterns and is easily pod and pollen fertile.
Painted on Jeans X Lost in the Translation
(Rich 2019) Sculpted pleated form,Tet, Dor, Early, 5" blooms, 39" Tall, 4 way branching, 18 - 21 buds, CMO, EMO
Blooms of GIMME THAT WINK are a clean, clear pink with blue lavender undertones and a darker pink halo. A bright green throat and lightly ruffled petal edges frame the gently pleated petals. Scapes are 39" tall with 4 way branching and 18 - 21 buds. A welcome addition to the early season, this CMO + EMO continues blooming through the midseason. GIMME THAT WINK shows occasional cristation and is both pod and pollen fertile. From a cross of (Quicksilver Girl x Ballroom Blitz) X Tiki God
(Pickles, 2011) Sculpted relief, Tet, Sev, Mid, 6" bloom, 30" tall, Re
polychrome of maize and pink overlaying ivory, green heart. (Doc Branch x Bas Relief)
(Pickles, 2007) Sculpted Relief, Tet, Sev, Ear/Mid, Re, 5" bloom, 28" tall, gold with tiny ruffles above green throat. (America's Most Wanted x Empire Returns)
(Rich 2017) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Sev, Mid, 5 1/2" bloom, 30" tall, 4 way branching, 16 - 20 buds
Sunshine yellow ridges radiate outward over a dark raspberry-grape eye. The edges of the ruffled pink petals are trimmed with dark pink and light yellow. Tall 30" scapes have 4 way branching with 16 - 20 buds. A hardy northern bred Sculpted relief form GROOVY LOVE is easily fertile both ways.
Rock Solid X Catching My Breath
(Rich 2014) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Sev, Early, 6" bloom, 26" tall, 3 way branching, 15 - 17 buds, EMO and CMO
The flowers of INNER FLAME are a blend of vibrant tangerine and light pink. Deep carving extends outward above the small green throat into a bright red eye. A hardy semi-evergreen, CMO and EMO, with 26" scapes, 3 way branching and 15 - 17 buds, blooms. INNER FLAME is easily pod and pollen fertile and an excellent parent for Sculpted relief forms.
(Mystical Rainbow x Total Commitment) X Carved Pumpkin Pie
(Rich 2010) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Sev, Mid - Late, 6 3/4 " bloom, 39" tall, 4 and 5 way branching, 20 - 25 buds
The ruffled 6 3/4" lightly embossed pewter - pink blooms are edged with a fine gold wire. A large pastel yellow watermark leads to a deep green throat. Widely spaced 4 to 5 way branching carrying 20 - 25 buds ensures a long bloom time starting with the mid season and going well into the late. Very easy pod and pollen.
(Wineberry Candy x America's Most Wanted) X Proof Positive
From the first seedling bloom, Light Between Oceans has been a personal favorite. These gently pleated extra large 7 1/2" orchid lavender blooms have a light cream yellow watermark covering half of each petal and a grass green throat. The tall 45" scapes support the extra large blooms with no leaning and the wide branching allows each bloom to open fully. Both CMO and EMO Light Between Oceans reblooms and opens completely with the cooler late summer mornings. Light Between Oceans is easily fertile both ways.
Tossed by the Waves X ((Dana Townsend x Integrated Logistics) x (Waterfall Rainbow x Bali Watercolor))
(Hanson - C, 2009) Sculpted pleated, Tet, Mid, 6" bloom, 33" tall
Pastel rose pink blend with rose halo above green throat. (Voices in Fog x Romulan Defector)
(Rich 2013) Tet, Sev, Early - Mid, 4 1/2" bloom, 29" tall, 3 and 4 way branching, 15 - 18 buds
MAN IN THE MAZE is a light lemon and cream bicolor with a patterned eye that will catch your attention. Shades of copper, violet, silver, gray, lavender and fuchsia combine into a maze of color. Beginning the early season with pattern blooms, later blooms frequently show cristation taking the pattern into another dimension. The clean semi-evergreen foliage and sturdy 29" scapes provide a well proportioned plant to the 4 1/2" blooms. Nicely spaced 3 and 4 way branching with 15 - 18 buds. Pod and pollen fertile.
Point of Divergence X Seedling
(Hanson - C, 2012) Sculpted pleated, Sev, Mid, 4" bloom, 33" tall, fragrant, 4 way branching
Deep crimson. (Piece of My Heart X (Set the Style x Betty Ford))
(Best, 2005) *Sculpted cristate, Diploid, Dor, Mid, 5" bloom, 29" tall, 5 way br, 30 buds, lavender rose with lavender band above chartreuse throat. (Bee's Bettie Sue x Lavender Blue Baby)
* a single flower, Sculpted cristate form. Incorrectly registered as a double flower by the hybridizer.
