BITA, kinda

It’s that time of year again – Butt (kinda) In The Air, looking really close at the ground – are we there, are we there? I am looking for daylilies.

So far, the Purple D’Oro were up first, then the Tender Love, then the red Daylilies in the sunniest area, and today … dadadadahhh … potential future “Mahala”s parents are now both popping up.  So there is potential for more “Mahala” seeds to be made this year if the seeds from last year germinate.  An encouraging development for this gardener on this cool and windy April day. 

In addition, Pink Tirza, South Seas, Marque Moon, and unidentified Yellow Double freebie are all also popping up (I did look it up last year.  I just don’t remember it.  And I am too lazy to go back and look right now  haha). Unidentified Yellow Freebie Double was, I am certain, an error in freebie-ness.  I don’t buy doubles, or choose them as freebies, and it was not particularly encouraging for crosses, but it is yellow. It can stay.  

So, so far, I know I will be crossing for “Mahala” seeds, and I will be crossing for “Red Tirza” seeds.  They were both great seed makers last year.  Unless I don’t get blooms from the parents (highly unlikely) I will do a repeat.  Probably even if the seeds don’t germinate super well.  But I know they will, I just know they will 😉

South Seas gets to rest this year.  I crossed her hard last year and the bunnies got most of those results.

I am also looking for a cross for our oldest grandson.  He already loves to garden, and if that continues I will be thrilled, and teaching him to do crosses.  Hey, my favorites daylily source comes from three generations of guy daylily gardeners!  

For now, an example of a beautiful sight.