Spacecoast Daylilies
Spacecoast Brain Teaser*
(Gossard, James / Kinnebrew, John ) 2025
introduction

(Congo Eyed) x (Spacecoast New World
Vision)

The flowers are a peachy mauve, featuring
a starburst pattern of orange, white, blue,
violet, and magenta in the eye zone, with a
small green throat that radiates into
orange. The sepals are edged with some
teeth. Seedling number 156-21 Tetraploid
26" Early Season Evergreen emo very fr
5.5" flowers 3-4 way branching 18-22
buds. Fertile both ways. Rebloomer. Very
good rust, leaf streak and insect
resistance. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5-10.

The tetraploid daylily Spacecoast Brain
Teaser (Seedling Number: 156-21) exhibits
remarkable ornamental and horticultural
characteristics, making it a valuable
addition to both gardens and hybridizing
programs. The flowers, measuring 5.5
inches in diameter, display a distinctive
peachy-mauve coloration enhanced by a
complex starburst pattern in the eye zone,
consisting of orange, white, blue, violet,
and magenta tones. A vibrant green throat
radiates into orange, adding depth to the
flower's color palette. Serrated edges, or
"teeth," on the sepals further contribute to
its visual appeal. This cultivar achieves a
height of 26 inches and blooms in the early
season with evergreen foliage. It
demonstrates consistent reblooming
capabilities and exhibits 3-4-way
branching, supporting 18-22 buds per
scape. Spacecoast Brain Teaser is fertile
both ways, making it an excellent
candidate for hybridizing. Horticulturally,
this daylily is highly resistant to rust, leaf
streak, and insect damage, ensuring
robust performance in diverse growing
conditions. It thrives in USDA Plant
Hardiness Zones 5-10 and performs well
under various environmental stresses.
These qualities, combined with its unique
floral morphology and vibrant coloration,
make Spacecoast Brain Teaser a standout
selection for ornamental and breeding
purposes.