Hemerocallis

Hemerocallis Green Lines. Height 40 inches (102 cm), bloom 8 inches (20 cm), season MLa, Rebloom, Dormant, Diploid, Fragrant, 18 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate,  Clear yellow self above green throat. ((Sunny Son × Eggplant Escapade) × Magic of Oz).

This is a late-blooming cultivar with clear sunny yellow flowers and an intense green throat. Excellent branching, and abundant blooms make it a standout plant. Availability is very limited.

Hemerocallis Heavenly United We Stand. Height 51 inches (130 cm), bloom 9 inches (23 cm), season M, Dormant, Tetraploid, 36 buds, 7 branches,  Sun fast blood red above green throat. (sdlg × Megatron)Awards: Stout 2017; AM 2015; HM 2012; XLD 2014.

This one stands out as my absolute favourite. HEAVENLY UNITED WE STAND features striking 9-inch, sun-resistant blood-red flowers with a vibrant green throat. This daylily is exceptional in every aspect: rich colour, high bud count, excellent branching, UK hardy, large blooms, impressive height, and lush blue-green foliage. It even has a reliable dormancy and outstanding growth habits. 

It continues to bloom when few other daylilies are in flower, extending its display into mid-September and sometimes even until October. While it sets pods sparingly, it’s still a standout performer. Its parent, Websters Pink Wonder, won the 2015 Stout Silver Medal, and HEAVENLY UNITED WE STAND followed suit by winning the prestigious Stout Silver Medal in 2017, the highest accolade in the daylily world!

Hemerocallis 'Hold Your Horses'. Height 36 inches (91 cm), bloom 8 inches (20 cm), season EM, Rebloom, Evergreen, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 30 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate,  Straw yellow with dark maroon eye above yellow green throat. ((Wild Horses × So Many Stars) × Rapid Eye Movement) Awards: HM 2009

This plant showcases a unique straw-yellow color with a large maroon eyezone. It has sturdy branches and many blooms. Later in the season, it reliably produces additional scapes for a stunning late display. Once established, it forms an impressive clump, making it a rare and captivating plant that leaves a lasting impression.

(Korth-P.-Korth-L., 2007), height 31 inches (79 cm), bloom 7 inches (18 cm), season M, Dormant, Tetraploid, 15 buds, 1 branches, (Primal Scream × Unending Melody)

Unusual form crispate, orange with red eye and edge above orange throat.

(Gossard, 2003, height 39 inches (99 cm), bloom 7 inches (18 cm), season M, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, Fragrant, 15 buds, 3 branches, Spider Ratio 4.00:1,  Yellow green blend with white edge above green throat. (Flutterbye × Wildest Dreams), Awards: HM 2007

Introducing Hemerocallis Planet Claire: a strikingly distinctive flower boasting a delicate hue of soft lemon-yellow. Its remarkable 7-inch blooms, ranging from extremely reflexed to pancake flat, captivate with boldly triangular shapes and gracefully flaring strap-like petals and sepals. Each petal and sepal of is adorned with a deep ruffle along its edge, adding a touch of elegance in a lighter lemon shade. I utterly adore Hemerocallis Planet Claire!

(Hanson-C., 2001), height 30 inches (76 cm), bloom 7 inches (18 cm), season EM, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, Unusual Form Cascade,  Lemon yellow self above green throat. (Omega Supreme × Supreme Empire), Awards: HM 2004.

(Laprise, 2007), height 36 inches (91 cm), bloom 7 inches (18 cm), season M, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, 23 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate,  Brilliant orange with orange red eye above green throat. (Fooled Me × Primal Scream), Awards: HM 2023

This cultivar truly excels in every aspect! With its vibrant orange hue and captivating orange-red eye set above a lush green throat, it commands attention and blooms prolifically for an extended period. A must have Daylily! Very rare.

Davisson-J., 2008), height 38 inches (96 cm), bloom 9 inches (23 cm), season MLa, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, 21 buds, 4 branches,  Lilac light lavender bitone with orchid watermark above wide diamond dusted yellow to green appliquéd throat. (sdlg × Bali Watercolor) Awards: HM 2018

Hemerocallis ‘Wiggly Piggly, ranks among my absolute favourites! Very rare and limited availability.

Towering proudly at 43 inches, adorned with generously spaced 5- to 6-way branching and boasting 29 to 37 buds, this cultivar exceeds all expectations. Its radiant neon gold blooms, stretching an impressive 8.5 inches, unfold flawlessly. Moreover, its fragrant nature ensures a delightful olfactory experience, with blooms easily accessible for a pleasant scent encounter. 

Hemerocallis ‘Wiggly Piggly', renews its bloom cycle for an exceptionally prolonged season, adding to its charm. While challenging as a pod parent, it effortlessly serves as a pollen parent, producing tall, well-branched offspring adorned with the same captivating cascade and crispate form. With robust growth, this cultivar multiplies swiftly, promising a flourishing garden display.

(Davisson-J., 2009). Height 43 inches (109 cm), bloom 8.5 inches (22 cm), season MLa, Rebloom, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 37 buds, 6 branches, Unusual Form Cascade,  Bright gold self above green throat. (Chicken Dance × Where Eagles Soar). Awards: HM 2022

Explosion in the Paint Factory (EITPF) is another captivating daylily. As the name suggests it has vibrant and diverse blooms, and one of Rich Howard's best introductions, which is testament to his skill as a daylily hybridiser.

The excitement of having each bloom being different adds a layer of uniqueness to the plant. Daylilies are indeed fascinating for their variety of colors, patterns, and forms and EITPF is no exception!

2018 HM winner
2018 Foster award for best late bloomer
2019 R. W. Munson Award for the most outstanding distinctly patterned daylily
2020 Webster-Lambert award for best UF
2021 Award of Merit winner—most votes

Height 38 inches (96 cm), bloom 7 inches (18 cm), season La, Dormant, Tetraploid, 20 buds, 4 branches, Unusual Form Crispate-Cascade-Spatulate,  Yellow with variable, red, broken, overlay. (Flying Trapeze × Webster's Aggie). (Howard-R, 2013).