(Gossard, James / Kinnebrew, John ) 2025
introduction
(Spacecoast Butterfly Kisses) x (Congo
Eyed)
Flowers are creamy white with a patterned
blue, lavender, violet, and maroon eye
zone with matching edge and very intense
green throat. Edge is patterned blue, violet
and maroon, also on sepals. Seedling
number 556-21 Tetraploid 34" Early
Midseason Evergreen emo fr 6" 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 Hemerocallis cultivar, 'Spacecoast
Simply Smurfy' designated as seedling
number 556-21 exhibits a complex
coloration pattern that distinguishes it
within the daylily community. This
tetraploid cultivar presents creamy white
flowers, each adorned with an intricate eye
zone patterned with shades of blue,
lavender, violet, and maroon. This unique
pattern extends to the matching edges and
is consistently replicated on the sepals,
creating a harmonious visual experience
across the flower. Central to this vibrant
display is a very intense green throat that
provides a striking contrast to the cooler
tones of the eye zone and edge. Reaching
a height of 34 inches and flowering in the
early to midseason, Spacecoast Simply
Smurfy is characterized by evergreen
foliage, which supports extended morning
opening (emo) and fragrance (fr) traits,
enhancing both its visual and olfactory
appeal. The plant exhibits 3-4 way
branching with a bud count of 18-22,
ensuring a substantial and extended
flowering period. This daylily is fertile both
ways, indicating its potential utility in
breeding programs aimed at developing
new varieties with intricate patterns and
vibrant color contrasts. It is also a reliable
rebloomer and exhibits very good
resistance to rust, leaf streak, and insect
damage, affirming its robustness and
adaptability in a range of climatic
conditions. Suitable for growth in USDA
Plant Hardiness Zones 5-10, Spacecoast
Simply Smurfy combines exceptional
ornamental qualities with strong agronomic
performance, making it a valuable asset for
both ornamental horticulture and
specialized hybridization projects.
introduction
(Spacecoast Butterfly Kisses) x (Congo
Eyed)
Flowers are creamy white with a patterned
blue, lavender, violet, and maroon eye
zone with matching edge and very intense
green throat. Edge is patterned blue, violet
and maroon, also on sepals. Seedling
number 556-21 Tetraploid 34" Early
Midseason Evergreen emo fr 6" 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 Hemerocallis cultivar, 'Spacecoast
Simply Smurfy' designated as seedling
number 556-21 exhibits a complex
coloration pattern that distinguishes it
within the daylily community. This
tetraploid cultivar presents creamy white
flowers, each adorned with an intricate eye
zone patterned with shades of blue,
lavender, violet, and maroon. This unique
pattern extends to the matching edges and
is consistently replicated on the sepals,
creating a harmonious visual experience
across the flower. Central to this vibrant
display is a very intense green throat that
provides a striking contrast to the cooler
tones of the eye zone and edge. Reaching
a height of 34 inches and flowering in the
early to midseason, Spacecoast Simply
Smurfy is characterized by evergreen
foliage, which supports extended morning
opening (emo) and fragrance (fr) traits,
enhancing both its visual and olfactory
appeal. The plant exhibits 3-4 way
branching with a bud count of 18-22,
ensuring a substantial and extended
flowering period. This daylily is fertile both
ways, indicating its potential utility in
breeding programs aimed at developing
new varieties with intricate patterns and
vibrant color contrasts. It is also a reliable
rebloomer and exhibits very good
resistance to rust, leaf streak, and insect
damage, affirming its robustness and
adaptability in a range of climatic
conditions. Suitable for growth in USDA
Plant Hardiness Zones 5-10, Spacecoast
Simply Smurfy combines exceptional
ornamental qualities with strong agronomic
performance, making it a valuable asset for
both ornamental horticulture and
specialized hybridization projects.
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| Spacecoast Simply Smurfy* |
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