(Gossard, James / Kinnebrew, John ) 2025
introduction
(Spacecoast Royalty) x (Congo Eyed)
Flowers are magenta pink with lavender
eye zone and white toothy edge and yellow
green throat. Seedling number 345-21
Tetraploid 34" Early Midseason Evergreen
emo fr 6.5" flowers 4-5 way branching
20-26 buds. Fertile both ways. Rebloomer.
Very good rust, leaf streak and insect
resistance. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5-10.
The Hemerocallis cultivar, 'Spacecoast
Royal Rendezvous' identified as seedling
number 345-21 is a tetraploid that exhibits
distinctive floral characteristics combined
with robust growth and performance traits.
This cultivar produces 6.5-inch diameter
flowers characterized by a vibrant magenta
pink hue, complemented by a lavender eye
zone and a pronounced white toothy edge,
enhancing the visual appeal of the blooms.
A contrasting yellow-green throat anchors
the color palette, adding depth and
brightness to each flower. This daylily
reaches a mature height of 34 inches and
blooms in the early to midseason. It is
classified as an evergreen, supporting
extended morning opening (emo) and
fragrance (fr), which contribute to its
ornamental value. The plant exhibits 4-5
way branching with a healthy bud count of
20-26, ensuring a prolific flowering period.
Spacecoast Royal Rendezvous is fertile
both ways, enhancing its utility for
hybridization programs aimed at
developing new varieties with unique
aesthetic attributes and strong garden
performance. It is a consistent rebloomer
and exhibits very good resistance to rust,
leaf streak, and insect damage,
underscoring its resilience across diverse
environmental conditions. Suitable for
cultivation in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
5-10, this daylily combines striking
ornamental qualities with significant
agronomic performance, making it a
valuable addition to both commercial and
private gardens, as well as in breeding
programs focused on ornamental
innovation and sustainability.
Spacecoast Royal Rendezvous*
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