(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
(Rich 2016) Sculpted cristate form, Tet, Dor, Mid, 7 1/2" bloom, 35" tall, 3 - 4 way branching, 15 - 19 buds, CMO & EMO
These extra large 7 1/2" golden yellow blooms have a light pumpkin orange blush and small olive green throat. The cristate petals are wild and unruly. The cristations can be simple midrib or a complicated combination of both midrib and surface cristation edged with tetth. The tall 35" scapes hold the early morning and cool morning opening blooms well above the dormant blue-green foliage. Blooming cristate even after being lined out, BEAST OF BAMBURGH prefers to settle in to show the full effect on 3 and 4 way branching. Pollen is easy to use, pods are a bit more difficult but not impossible.
Doc Webster X Heman
(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
(Rich 2016) Tet, Sev, Mid - Late, 5 1/2" bloom, 39" tall, 3 and 4 way branching, 15 - 20 buds, EMO and CMO
Triangular blooms in red-purple with a dark blue-purple watermark and large grass green throat. The 39" scapes stand tall and straight with 3 and 4 way branching. Beginning to bloom at the end of the mid season and continuing through the late, these EMO and CMO blooms are perfectly suited to the cooler mornings. The lightly ruffled petal edges are frosted in silvery grey, a hint of the cool change soon to come in our zone 4 garden. Extremely easy to use pollen and pod.
Self Determination X Dana Townsend
(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.
(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 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 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 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
(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
(Rich 2011) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Dor, Mid - Late, 6 3/4" bloom, 29" tall, 3 way branching, 15 - 18 buds, CMO
The 6 3/4" clear rose - violet flowers have a large cream watermark, small green throat and slightly up turned ruffled edge. Strong 29" scapes and widely spaced 3 way branching display each bloom perfectly above the blue - green dormant foliage. Easily fertile both ways.
Seedling X Proof Positive
(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
(Rich 2009) Tet, Sev, Mid - Late, 5 1/2" bloom, 30" tall, 3 way branching, 14 - 16 buds
Pastel tangerine with a small raspberry halo and triple edge of orange, raspberry and gold. The distinctive orange - pink throat makes the blooms glow with an inner light. A hardy, vigorous semi - evergreen with strong 30" scapes, 3 way branching and 14 - 16 buds. MANDARIN FIRECRACKER is a mid - late season bloomer and is pod and pollen fertile.
America's Most Wanted X Quality of Mercy
(Rich 2011) Sculpted pleated form, Tet, Dor, Mid - Late, 6 1/2" bloom, 32" tall, 3 way branching, 15 - 18 buds, EMO
The 6 1/2" blooms of MY LITTLE FOOL are a soft coral - rose with a pleated light peach watermark over a small green throat. Petals are trimmed with light peach to cream ruffles. A hardy dormant with deep green foliage and strong scapes. Fertile both ways.
One Last Dance X Proof Positive
(Rich 2015) Tet, Sev, Mid - Late, 6" bloom, 34" tall, 3 to 5 way branching, 16 - 24 buds, Fragrant
The flowers of PAINTED ON JEANS have a clear rose-pink base with a vivid blue-violet patterned eye and edge. PAINTED ON JEANS begins blooming mid season and continues through the late season with 3 to 5 way branching and 16 - 24 buds. Foliage is nicely arched remaining attractive into late fall. Beautiful in the garden and easily fertile both ways for the hybridizer.
Point of Divergence X Blue Eyes Glance
(Rich 2008) Tet, Dor, Mid, 5" bloom, 32" tall, 4 way branching, 20 buds, EMO and CMO
Blooms of PROMISE TO BEHAVE are cranberry-grape purple with a darker purple halo and green throat. Both EMO and CMO blooms have no trouble opening on cool summer mornings. The strong well branched "S" shaped scapes dance in the garden above blue-green foliage. Easily fertile both ways.
Raspberry Candy X Sapphire Skies
(Rich 2018) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Sev, Mid - Late, 5 1/2" bloom, 32" tall, 3 - 5 way branching, 18 - 24 buds, Very Fragrant, CMO
These rose-pink 5 1/2" lightly relief sculpted blooms have ruffled light pink and cream edges. A small yellow to green throat sits in the center of the blooms. Tall 32" scapes have wide 3 to 5 way branching producing 18 - 24 buds which bloom through the mid season well into the late. A cold morning opener (CMO) the blooms open completely in the cooler mornings of the late season. Easily fertile both ways.
River Ripple X Ballroom Blitz
(Rich 2008) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Dor, Mid-Late, 5 3/4" bloom, 30" tall, 3 way branching, 15 buds
PROOF POSITIVE is a soft pink, nicely ruffled yellow edge and large green throat. The tall 30" scapes with wide 3 way branching display the 5 3/4" deeply sculpted blooms perfectly.A hardy dormant PROOF POSITIVE increases well and reblooms most years. Very fertile both ways.
Ed Brown X Carved In Stone
(Rich 2009) Tet, Sev, Mid - Late, 5" bloom, 30" tall, 4 way branching, 20 to 25 buds
Pure, clear, heavy textured 5" raspberry blooms with a thin white edge and lime green throat. Vigorous plant habit and strong 30" scapes with 4 way branching and 20 - 25 buds. Easily fertile both ways.
Wineberry Candy X Sapphire Skies
(Rich 2018) Sculpted pleated form, Tet, Dor, Early, 6" blooms, 30" tall, 3 - 4 way branching, 15 - 20 buds, EMO and CMO
The 6" pleated blooms of SAILING WITH CAPTAIN KIDD are a clean, clear grape purple with a light orchid watermark and large grass green throat. Both EMO and CMO this hardy dormant has 3 - 4 way branching and 15 - 20 buds. Easliy fertile both ways and a wonderful parent for pleated and cristate Sculpted forms.
Astral Voyager X (Integrated Logistics x Let Go Laughing)
(Rich 2018) Sculpted cristate form, Diploid, Dor, Mid, 5 1/2" blooms, 28" tall, 3 - 4 way branching, 16 - 20 buds
The 5 1/2" blooms of SCULPTED IN VERMONT are a light lavender - pink blend with a rose - purple band and edge. The heavily feathered rose - purple cristation is painted with a cream - yellow applique and spreads outward over the surface of the petals above a yellow to green throat. Scapes have 3 to 4 way branching and carry 16 to 20 buds. A hardy dormant SCULPTED IN VERMONT is both pod and pollen fertile.
Michael's Sword X (( Texas Feathered Fancy x Bee's Bob Baker) X (Talon x Crimson Enigma))
(Rich 2014) Tet, Dor, Early-Mid, 5 1/2" bloom, 34" tall, 4 way branching, 19 - 21 buds
Blooms of SECRET KEY are deep rose with an eye of light and dark fuchsia purple. Lightly ruffled petal edges are lined with dark fuchsia purple and white. Scapes are 34" tall with wide 4 way branching and average 19 - 21 buds. A wonderful garden plant and both pod and pollen fertile.
Gillian X Proof Positive
(Rich 2014) Tet, Dor, Early-Mid, 4 1/2" bloom, 23" tall, 3 way branching, 16 - 17 buds
The 4 1/2" blooms of SHATTERED ILLUSIONS display a consistently patterned eye from first bloom until last in shades of purple, lavender and magenta. The base color of the petals and sepals are a soft almond tinted with light pink.A dormant with 23" scapes, 3 way branching and 16 - 17 buds, SHATTERED ILLUSIONS is easily fertile both ways.
(Mystical Rainbow x Wineberry Candy) X Stenciled Impressions
(Rich 2013) Tet, Dor, Mid - Late, 7 1/2" blooms, 33" tall, 3 and 4 way branching, 16 - 20 buds, Fragrant
This extra large lilac-rose SHOULDA been a full form, COULDA been a Spider if the segments were skinnier and WOULDA been a crispate Unusual form if the petals pinched consistently. A welcome addition for extending the bloom season into the late summer garden, the clear lilac-rose petals show a hint of lavender-blue on cooler mornings. The patterned band combines shades of lavender, blue and slate gray with a small white midrib dart outlined in fuchsia above a yellow to green throat. Scapes are 33" tall with wide 3 and 4 way branching and 16 - 20 buds. Easily fertile both ways and a good parent for patterns.
(Mason's Mark x Mildred Mitchell) X Thrillseeker
(Rich 2019) Tet, Dor, Mid, 5" blooms, 35" tall, 4 way branching, 16 - 20 buds, Rebloom, Fragrant
Light pink 5" blooms with a patterned eye and double edge. A notch along the midrib cuts deeply into the multicolor eye with bands of gray, powder blue and lavender edged with a magenta eyeline. Petal edges are lightly ruffled trimmed in lavender and powder blue. The 4 way branched 35" scapes hold 16 - 20 buds above beautifully arched foliage. Blooming mid season on a first set of scapes instant rebloom ensures an abundance of blooms through the late season. SMUGGLERS NOTCH is easily fertile both ways. From a cross of Painted On Jeans X There's A Place.
(Rich 2016) Sculpted pleated form, Tet, Dor, Mid, 7" bloom, 30" tall, wide 4 way branching, 16 - 20 buds, CMO
The large 7" blooms are a rich saturated violet with an unusual satin sheen. The pleated petals with deep blue-lavender watermark and edge lead to a small yellow to green throat. Strong 30" scapes present the blooms without crowding on extremely wide 4 way branching. SPIRIT OF THE ADVENTURE is easily pod and pollen fertile for the adventurous hybridizer.
(Catch the Wind x Isinglass Mountain) X Kirlian Photography
(Rich 2013) Sculpted pleated and relief form, Tet, Dor, Early - Mid, 6 1/2" blooms, 28" tall,3 and 4 way branching, 15 - 18 buds, CMO
The 6 1/2" blooms of THE WONDER EMPORIUM are a vibrant polychrome blend of cream, yellow and peach. The wide petals are ruffled and trimmed in golden yellow. Sculpted relief and pleating lead down to a small olive green throat. Sturdy 28" scapes display the blooms above clean dormant foliage with 3 and 4 way branching. Easily pod and pollen fertile.
(Age of Aquarius x Proof Positive) X (Bas Relief x Coquina Key)
(Rich 2009) Tet, Dor, Mid - Late, 5 3/4" bloom, 34" tall, 3 way branching, 16 - 18 buds, EMO, CMO
Lightly ruffled and edged in white, the 5 3/4" blooms of THRILLSEEKER have a pick base and vivid green throat. A white midrib dart pierces a patterned eye in shades of charcoal, pink, lavender, raspberry and plum. The tall 34" scapes have 3 way branching and carry 16 - 18 buds. EMO, CMO and easily fertile both ways.
Age of Aquarius X seedling
(Rich 2016) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Sev, Mid, 6 1/2" bloom, 34" tall, 3 - 4 way branching, 14 - 18 buds, EMO and CMO
Dark rose pink serves as the base color for these 6 1/2" blooms. Sculpted ridges rise through a large dark raspberry-rose eye and a bright yellow to green throat. Petals are ruffled and trimmed with a double edge of raspberry and cream. A northern hardy mid season bloomer that is both CMO and EMO. The 34" tall scapes have 3 - 4 way branching with 14 - 18 buds. A personal favorite, TIL THE LOVE RUNS OUT is an exciting parent for Sculpted relief forms and easily fertile both ways.
Rock Solid X Ballroom Blitz
(Rich 2017) Sculpted pleated form, Tet, Dor, Mid, 7 1/2" bloom, 36" tall, 4 way branching, 15 - 21 buds, Very Fragrant
Whimsical and unpredictable the 1/2" orchid-pink blooms have a large green throat ending in a cream-peach watermark. The blooms dance on tall 36" scapes with wide 4 way branching and 15 - 21 buds. Both and early morning and cold morning opener (EMO & CMO). TOSSED BY THE WAVES is easily pod and pollen fertile.
Astral Voyager X Ballroom Blitz
(Rich 2014) Sculpted relief form, Tet, Sev, Early - Mid, 6 3/4" bloom, 36" tall, 3 and 4 way branching, 15 - 20 buds, EMO
The 6 3/4" blooms of TRUTH ABOUT LOVE are a rich vibrant red surrounded with a white ruffled edge. Embossed radiating ridges rise through a pink watermark above a yellow to green throat. Scapes are 36" tall with 3 and 4 way branching averaging 15 - 20 buds. Fertile both ways. Display Only
Secret Key X Keys to the Kingdom
(Rich 2019) Sculpted cristate form, Tet, Dor, Mid, 5" blooms, 33" tall, 3 way branching, 15 - 18 buds, Rebloom, Fragrant
Base color of the Sculpted cristate 5" blooms is light pink to pink cream with a dark rose purple eye. Cristation on both the midrib and petal surface is displayed in a variety of shapes from ruffles, flutes and feathers to complex coral like sculptures topped with little fingers. Scapes are 33" tall with 3 way branching and average 15 - 18 buds. WEIRD ANATOMY is a northern bred dormant blooming early through midseason and reblooms in the late season. Easily fertile both ways for hybridizers who like their Sculpted cristate forms a little bit weird and with a whole lot of anatomy! From a cross of Painted On Jeans X Tiki God.
(Rich 2012) Tet, Dor, Early - Mid, 6" bloom, 34" tall, 3 & 4 way branching, 16 - 24 buds, Fragrant
WEST OF THE MOON is a deeply saturated blackberry wine heavily overlaid in black velvet. Wide ruffles and a fine wire edge of white finishes the edges of the 6" blooms. A violet eye leads down into a vivid green throat. Scapes are tall with 3 and 4 way branching, once established 5 way branching is not uncommon. Bud count ranges from 16 - 24 at clump strength. Pod and pollen fertile although pods can be difficult in full sun.
Vatican City X Promise to Behave
(Rich 2017) Tet, Sev, Mid, 7" bloom, 42" tall, 3 way branching, 15-18 buds, Fragrant
Flowers with clean clear color are an absolute joy to have in the garden. The extra large 7" blooms of WHERE THERE IS DESIRE are a clear deep rose heavily infused with bright raspberry. A light pink watermark circles the yellow to green throat and a white wire trims the petal edges. Presented on tall 42" scapes these vibrant flowers capture your attention from across the garden. Wide 3 way branching and self cleaning habit allow each of the 15 - 18 buds to open without interference. Easily fertile both ways.
Seedling X Ballroom Blitz
(Rich 2015) Tet, Dor, Mid, 6" bloom, 34" tall, 3 to 6 way branching, 18 to 30 buds, CMO
WITCH HOLLOW is an intense deeply saturated crimson red textured with blue-black velvet. The lightly ruffled 6" blooms are sunfast holding their color from early morning through the evening. Scapes are strong with wide 3 to 6 way branching and 18 to 30 buds. Pollen easy, pods difficult in full sun.
West of the Moon X Prince of Thieves