The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

From the wet 'n' windy Southwest

10 comments


What better way to spend a cold, grey and wet July afternoon (tic) than looking through bright and colourful pics of previous glories, especially when there is a definite purpose in mind. To that end, I’ve pulled up some Daylily pics, starting with the elusive ‘Laurah Pooh’.

Many of you may well have seen these before, but as I haven’t been able to take any pics of this year’s stunners, I hope you’ll still get some enjoyment from a repeat performance.

Although big and beautiful, ‘Bam’ is very slow to clump up and has only produced 2 scapes again this year.

One of my favourites, ‘Night Beacon’ may well come up for splitting this autumn.

A classic, this one. Old Tangiers is tall, sturdy and reliable, but again, slow to clump up.

Isn’t this gorgeous? If anyone can give me its name I’d be grateful. I’ve looked through Petit & Peat, the Daylily Encyclopedia but can’t find it. This could also be up for splitting this year.

Last (for now) but certainly not least, my all-time favourite ‘Frans Hals’. The first Daylily I ever had, colourful, reliable, tough as old boots and seems to flower for ever. Love it!
Hope you enjoyed my little indulgence.
Bbb

More blog posts by bigbumblebee

Previous post: Gasteropods and Gastronomes

Next post: I'm still here!



Comments

 

Very lovely.

17 Jul, 2011

 

You have some beauties there! :-0)

17 Jul, 2011

 

Certainly did, they are lovely...

17 Jul, 2011

 

I always enjoy your photos.Very lovely flowers...

17 Jul, 2011

 

So that's Laura Pooh - what a relief :o) Mine has some buds on it now, so after seeing that photo I'm looking forward to them opening soon.

18 Jul, 2011

 

Lovely! The various Hemerocallis you very kindly sent me are doing marvelously and are much admired by my neighbour. Guess who'll be getting some plants when I split them. ;o)

18 Jul, 2011

 

Lovely pictures Bigbumblebee, pretty sure your unknown is 'Destined to See' I have this one too one of my favourites.

18 Jul, 2011

 

Thanks Simbad,
That name sounds very familiar and I think you could be right. One scape has flowered so far and there are two more in bud, so it will be nice to cast admiring glances and be able to give it an identity. Thanks again.

18 Jul, 2011

 

That Night Beacon is fabulous! They are all so beautiful. I only have one day lily so far, a plain light yellow one, and it has been fantastic all summer. Everyone seems to get hooked on these, and I can see why - would love to branch out and get another - but how to choose??

22 Jul, 2011

 

The lillies you sent me thrived, thanks again BB

11 Jul, 2012

Add a comment

Recent posts by bigbumblebee

Members who like this blog

  • Gardening with friends since
    16 Jun, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    10 Sep, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    9 Aug, 2009

  • Gardening with friends since
    22 Oct, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    2 Nov, 2009

  • Gardening with friends since
    4 Jul, 2008