A unique (Gin and Lime x Shrike) seedling that has remained consistent since first flowering in 2007. A surprising number of seedlings in this cross developed this same ruffling, but in different color combinations. It’s not a split, it’s just ruffled to the base. Though narrow, the petals resist mittens… a good thing!
Jason A. Delaney |
Post Office
Hi Jason,
It’s an attractive bloom! Thanx for the photo.
What’s the difference between "ruffled to the base" and "split"? It looks like an unusual split-cup to me.
The corona is not cut or lobed more than one-third—the ruffling is built upon, or ‘applied’ to the corona. Though these images don’t show it, there’s a solid corona in there, with fin-like pleats piled onto the outside wall… it’s rather odd, admittedly. Same application on its siblings. A few years ago a number of new Hemerocallis (daylily) hybrids were introduced manifesting a similar type of unusual, central-petal ruffling riding along the midribs.
Now, to stretch this out to trumpet length, intensify the color, add white knobs and fringe to the edge, and broaden the petals…. And give it two heads per stem. I’ll call that one ‘Freak Show’. ;-)
J
Jason,
Yes, that is a nice flower. How well will it multiply?
Dave Liedlich,
Connecticut