(Gossard, James / Kinnebrew, John ) 2025
introduction
(Spacecoast Porcupine Kisses) x
(Spacecoast Alpha Wolf)
Flowers are fuchsia pink with a diamond
shaped light pink watermark, white toothy
edge and green throat. Seedling number
193-21 Tetraploid 34" Early Midseason
Evergreen emo fr 6" flowers 4-5 way
branching 26-32 buds. Fertile both ways.
Rebloomer. Very good rust, leaf streak and
insect resistance. USDA Plant Hardiness
Zone 5-10.
The Hemerocallis cultivar, 'Spacecoast
Queen of Diamonds' designated as
seedling number 193-21 is a tetraploid
daylily notable for its vibrant and
ornamental characteristics. This cultivar
produces 6-inch flowers characterized by a
rich fuchsia pink hue, complemented by a
distinctive diamond-shaped light pink
watermark that accentuates the bloom's
aesthetic appeal. The edges of the petals
are finely detailed with a white toothy
margin, and a vivid green throat centers
each flower, enhancing the visual contrast
and depth. Spacecoast Queen of
Diamonds attains a height of 34 inches
and flowers during the early to midseason.
It exhibits evergreen foliage, beneficial for
extended morning opening (emo) and
fragrant (fr) properties, adding sensory
appeal to its visual presentation. The plant
demonstrates excellent branching with 4-5
ways per scape and supports a high bud
count of 26-32, ensuring a prolific and
continuous blooming period. Spacecoast
Queen of Diamonds is fertile both ways,
facilitating its use in hybridization programs
aimed at developing new varieties with
desirable traits. It is a reliable rebloomer
and exhibits very good resistance to rust,
leaf streak, and insect damage,
underscoring its resilience and adaptability
across diverse environmental conditions.
Suitable for cultivation in USDA Plant
Hardiness Zones 5-10, seedling 193-21
combines striking ornamental qualities with
strong agronomic performance, making it a
valuable addition to both commercial and
private gardens, as well as in breeding
programs focused on ornamental
innovation.
Spacecoast Queen of Diamonds*
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