I obtained two small fans of Whooperee from Amador in the fall of 2021. I wanted it for its reputation as a rust-resistant plant.
I planted it in a great location in full sun in a new bed I had dug next to my garden shed. All the daylilies in that bed seem to love it, and Whooperee was no exception, quickly greening up and thriving. The next spring it presented me with its first bloom, and I was delighted with it:
It was so bright it was like a beacon I could see across the yard, and it was one of my first daylilies to bloom. It's been early for me both years, blooming in April. Its second season, 2023, it also rebloomed for me.
Also in its second season, Whooperee reached its registered height. It has shown a little rust at the end of the season, but that is all--good rust-resistant performance for this zone. It seems to be a slow increaser, increasing by one fan in two seasons. The blooms are a lovely brilliant red--though they fade by the afternoon in the direct sun. Looking at the pictures I've posted here, I can see that thin white edge Vickie referred to above. I had not noticed this previously.
Recently I posted in the "5 Favorite Reds" thread. Whooperee did not make the cut. I have reds that have clumped up, have been better bloomers, and don't fade in the sun. But I will keep Whooperee. It's a pretty, rust-resistant plant with a nice height, brilliant color, and a long bloom period that starts early. It deserves to stay in my garden.
