Temps are THIRTY degrees above normal here, and have been for 2 weeks now. I heard somewhere that we have set at least 10 record highs during this period - and it isn't ending yet. Even though temps are supposed to begin to cool down, even that will just be moderation - and not truly back to our averages.
My daylilies are loving it, with the majority of them, even last years seedlings, already sprouting. Everything is a month early here, which probably means that even my lates (so I can have flowers in late August and early September) will probably be done blooming by mid- July this year. Which for me is sad.
I had to uncover everything, and am hoping we don't get a major freeze any more. I also hope that summer doesn't arrive early, and that it's normal - with normal temps, normal moisture, normal normal normal. I HATE temps above 90 degrees, and am dreading a hot summer with prolonged high temps.
Fred, very pretty flower. Hopefully you can "fix" the plant habit. And Michelle, I love that orange one of James Hall. It really glows. Previously I was into reds, now the oranges & purples are catching my eye. ~Jan
