Some of the most beautiful, elaborate daylilies never look the same for me as they do in the hybridizer's picture or even pictures submitted by others here in the forum. We have a very dry, hot climate in Bakersfield, and I've just had to realize that some may never look like I wish they would look here.
Here is how BAJA CALIFORNIA looks in Bakersfield, in early morning shade and sunlight -- and this was the best flower I saw, but nothing like I was expecting.
And here is the link to the hybridizer's photo:
http://trimmerdaylily.com/cult...
And I think my biggest disappointment was TALLADEGA, since I was expecting a bright fire engine red based on the hybridizer's picture. I've had it for three years now, and this is the best I've seen from it.
Bummer!
And here is the link to Floyd Cove, where you can view Talladega if you scroll down on the left side.
http://www.distinctly.on.ca/fl...
What a difference, eh?
