Category: Day Lilies

So far the snapdragons seem to be winding down, and the daylilies are beginning to bloom, bringing bright colors to my garden as summer unfolds. I did some crosses with one of my seedlings and the exquisite Building on Tradition daylily, which is known for its stunning appearance and resilience. As I observe the seedlings sprouting, I see some traits of both parents, showcasing the beauty of hybrid vigor, and some traits of neither parent, which adds an element of surprise to the breeding process! I am suspecting the watermark outlines may be recessive, hinting at the complexity of genetics at play here, so I am going to try sibling crosses and a few back crosses to see what I get.