(Gossard, James / Kinnebrew, John ) 2025
introduction
(Spacecoast Singing The Blues x Portal of
Dreams) x (tetra Here's to You Bill
Robinson)
Flowers are wine purple with some cream
patterning which is more intense on
sepals, appears as a thumb print, large
slate blue violet patterned circular eye,
serrated edge, with a very green throat.
Seedling number 288-22 Tetraploid 28"
Early Midseason Evergreen emo fr 5"
flowers 3-4 way branching 18-20 buds.
Fertile both ways. Rebloomer. Very good
rust, leaf streak and insect resistance.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5-10.
The Hemerocallis cultivar, 'Spacecoast
Wacky Wednesday' designated as
seedling number 288-22, represents a
notable advancement in daylily breeding,
demonstrating a unique combination of
aesthetic and functional traits. This
tetraploid cultivar features 5-inch blooms
characterized by rich wine purple petals
that exhibit distinctive cream patterning,
notably more intense on the sepals and
reminiscent of a thumbprint. A large, slate
blue violet circular eye enhances the visual
appeal, complemented by finely serrated
petal edges and a strikingly vibrant green
throat. This daylily matures to a height of
28 inches and flowers in the early to
midseason. It maintains an evergreen
foliage type and benefits from extended
morning opening (emo) and fragrant (fr)
characteristics, which enhance its
presence in the garden. The plant exhibits
robust 3-4 way branching with a bud count
of 18-20, ensuring a full and visually
appealing display. Spacecoast Wacky
Wednesday is fertile both ways and is
characterized as a reliable rebloomer,
contributing to its extended decorative and
breeding utility throughout the growing
season. It has demonstrated very good
resistance to rust, leaf streak, and insect
damage, affirming its resilience and ease
of care. Adapted to USDA Plant Hardiness
Zones 5-10, this daylily combines striking
ornamental qualities with strong agronomic
performance, making it a valuable addition
to both commercial and private gardens
focused on cultivating unique and robust
perennial varieties.
Spacecoast Wacky Wednesday*
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