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Starting daylilies from seed can be an adventure because of all the variables of F1/2 crosses that happen in any number of species.
I have one from some seeds I bought, Amber Rhum x Kazoo. The seedling I got from it was this:


It is one that I have used many times, but the results are varied. I wanted to put a nice edge on it, so I started with Natchez Lace:


It has a very ruffled edge, and the result is this:


Then I tried ‘Gilded by Grace’ as pollen parent:


It has a great multi-colored edge, and I have 2 different results today:


I also wanted to try and put teeth on it, so I used ‘Sad Sack’ as pollen parent:


Today’s result is, again, 2 you might not think are siblings:


Then, another factor can be a seedling settling into what its mature form will be. Here are some comparisons from a year ago to today:
Blue Oasis x Lines of Splendor:


Dragonfly Dawn x Emozione:


Dragonfly Dawn x You Looking At Me:


And if you are real lucky you get a brag flower like its sibling. A year ago:


And today:


There are those that look good from the first flower like Blue Oasis x Lines of Splendor:


And there are those that last year were not worth a second look, but today make me glad I am giving everyone 2 years now to show off.
Blue Oasis x Wachyl Lavender Blue:

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There are some real beauties there Wylie. I like 1,4,6,7 and then I lost count. Some stunners there for sure. You should feel very proud.

15 Jun, 2018

 

I lost count too but I really liked the white one with red on it.You've certainly got those frilly edges! Favourites from the bottom up re 3, 7 & 8.
It would help if you put numbers on them!

15 Jun, 2018

 

It certainly seems worth giving Daylilies a second year for the flower to show its full potential. Some super ones there, well done.

15 Jun, 2018

 

Thanks for the suggestions. When I am out in the fields taking photos and making crosses, I use location numbers, then come to the computer and look them up. That flower program I mentioned really helps because I list the new ones by their location. Individual files then have the parents listed along with specs and a photo. I also put photos on Flickr using location/seedling number/parents.
My favorite of this bunch is the 3rd from last :)

15 Jun, 2018

 

I agree, it's a cracker. Gives the appearance of a hose in hose flower.

15 Jun, 2018

 

Stunning every one but really love the ones with purple in.

16 Jun, 2018

 

these are again all beautiful. babies always change as they grow haha.

19 Jun, 2018

 

What a fabulous selection Wylie, I think you can't possibly make anything better then you come up with these !!

26 Jul, 2018

 

The Blue Oasis x Lines of Splendor is stunning. It has several scapes, and when they all have flowers open at the same time, it is amazing.

27 Jul, 2018

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