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Hybridizing daylilies is an interesting hobby/garden venture. Keeping it under control can be a problem though, as the further along a person gets, the more seeds seem to be made and then it comes to the nursery rhyme of "The old woman in the shoe, she had so many children she didn't know what to do". It can happen all too quick.
The best part of hybridizing is to see the first blooms of a seedling crop, most often two years after the seeds have been made, in Nebraska/Western Iowa. Looking at the individual crosses on paper can bring wonderful visions of "what can be", but often when those first blooms open, it makes a person wonder where they came from! Then there is the day when a fantastic bloom is open when checking to see what glorious flowers have opened in the morning, to find what hybridizing is all about; the appearance of what seems to be a perfect flower. Bingo! More spreading of pollen.
The Nebraska Daylily Society has several hybridizers among the membership. See below for some of the creations our members have come up with.
If you'd like to do more research on a particular daylily, the American Daylily Society Database is a great place to start.
The best part of hybridizing is to see the first blooms of a seedling crop, most often two years after the seeds have been made, in Nebraska/Western Iowa. Looking at the individual crosses on paper can bring wonderful visions of "what can be", but often when those first blooms open, it makes a person wonder where they came from! Then there is the day when a fantastic bloom is open when checking to see what glorious flowers have opened in the morning, to find what hybridizing is all about; the appearance of what seems to be a perfect flower. Bingo! More spreading of pollen.
The Nebraska Daylily Society has several hybridizers among the membership. See below for some of the creations our members have come up with.
If you'd like to do more research on a particular daylily, the American Daylily Society Database is a great place to start.
Mary Baker's Latest Introductions
Photos by M. Baker
Photos by M. Baker
These are just a few of Mary's introductions. If you would like to see more of her beautiful daylilies please visit her website: marybakersgarden.blogspot.com/
Linda Ferguson's Latest Introductions
Photos by L. Ferguson
Photos by L. Ferguson
To see some of Linda's other wonderful introductions, please visit her blogspot: lindaspatterneddaylilies.blogspot.com
Bob Flick's Introductions
Photos by B. Flick
Photos by B. Flick
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In Memory of Kyle Eugene Heck (Flick, 2017) height 27 inches (69 cm), bloom 5 inches (12 cm), season M, Dormant, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 6 buds, 2 branches, Peach with light red eye, yellow throat, and ruffled edge.
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Peyton Brother James (Flick, 2014) height 28 inches (71 cm), bloom 5.5 inches (14 cm), season M, Dormant, Tetraploid, 16 buds, 2 branches, Pink with a purple eye and a dark purple ruffled edge above a yellow throat.
There is a bittersweet story behind this Introduction. Bob's youngest son came to him and asked if Bob would name one of his seedlings for a friend's infant son who had passed away. The family picked this seedling and it was named Peyton Brother James, which is what Peyton's sister called him. |
Tayden's Light (Flick, 2016) height 30 inches (76 cm), bloom 5 inches (13 cm), season M, Dormant, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 11 buds, 3 branches, Light pink, red eye, red edge and green throat.
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Dave and Val Jean Hansen's Latest Introductions
Photos by D. Hansen
Photos by D. Hansen
You can find more gorgeous Hansen introductions on the Keast Daylily Gardens website: keastdaylilygardens.com
Val Hoefer Introduction
Photo by V. Hoefer
Photo by V. Hoefer
Alene (Hoefer, 2020)
height 36 inches, bloom 4 inches, season M, Dormant, Tetraploid, 14 buds, 2 branches, Apricot with large dark eye and edge.
Rita Kahnk's Introductions
Photos by R. Kahnk
Photos by R. Kahnk
Tom and Mary Keast's Latest Introductions
Photos by T. Keast
Photos by T. Keast
These are just a few of Mary and Tom's wonderful Introductions. If you would like to see more of their beautiful daylilies please visit their website: keastdaylilygardens.com/
Scott Keller's Introductions
Photos by S. Keller
Photos by S. Keller
Scott is just beginning to introduce his wonderful daylilies. If you would like a peek at his upcoming Introductions or see what's catching his eye in the seedling bed please visit his website: pickadaylily.com
Bob Langabee's Introduction
Photos by B. Langabee
Photos by B. Langabee
Annette Langan's Introduction
Photo by L. Ferguson
Photo by L. Ferguson
Sara Sue (Langan, 2021)
height 35 inches (89 cm), bloom 5 inches (12 cm), season EM, Dormant, Tetraploid, 20 buds,
3 branches, Yellow with white midribs, ruffled petals, green throat, fertile both ways.
Phyllis McIntosh's Introductions
Photos by P. McIntosh
Photos by P. McIntosh
Doug Moritz's Introductions
Photos by D. Moritz
Photos by D. Moritz