Well, Susie, for quite a while I have suspected that some cultivars were more prone to fasciation than others. And, here, all the while I had some proof right under my nose and never noticed. It all relates back to a lilium Regale I have that fascinates nearly annually and Rick and I are kinda following it. Rick and I have been discussing virus's lately, so, naturally, me being a novice, I have to study-up a little when I talk to Rick. So, I pull this book out by Edward McRae, called 'Lilies' Guide for Growers and Collectors. The book flops open to page 92. Two words catch my eye: 114 flowers. I continue reading. And here I'll quote: "The tendency to fasciate is definitely genetic, and very warm temperatures in spring seem to trigger its expression. No disease is present, however, and plants usually produce normal growth the following year". I feel better knowing he stated that because it's something I suspected all along. I'll bet you a coffee, your Red Hot will fasciate again!
