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Walnut Hill Gardens the home of northern hardy daylilies

2008 Lynn Stoll Introductions

We are delighted to offer Lynn Stoll’s introductions.  These daylilies have been bred and selected especially for their garden performance in Northern Gardens.  Seedlings are grown, selected, and propagated in an open field without any pampering under our typical growing conditions, which are often harsh in this part of the country.  All of these cultivars have shown consistent, dependable performance over at least six (sometimes seven) years of observation before they are offered for sale.  We expect that they should be dependably hardy and vigorous at least throughout Zone 4 and perhaps farther North.

CARAMEL STRUDEL  

Tet 26”  6-6½”  Dormant.  Late Midseason.  Deeply ruffled light golden yellow ground with variable brushing of honey-caramel at the edges.  Yellow to deep green throat.  Reminds us of a lightly browned honeyed pastry fresh from the oven.  Good branching and bud count.  Needs hot weather to open flat.  Fertile both ways.  (America’s Most Wanted x Smuggler’s Gold)    SF  100.00

LURKING TIGER  

Tet  28”  5½-5¾  Dormant to semi-evergreen.  Midseason to late midseason.  Light to medium bronze-yellow with a red eye and purplish red edge, along with a fine gold outer rim.  Chartreuse to deep green throat.  The name reflects both rich flashes of color in the jungle and the subtle overall quality of this cultivar, which sneaks up on the observer.  Extremely vigorous, good branding and bud count, dependable opener.  Fertile both ways.  Fall delivery.  (El Desperado x Sherry Lane Carr)    SF 100.00

PINK LIMOGES

Tet  26”  6-6½”  Dormant to semi-evergreen.  Midseason.  Beautifully formed round and ruffled clear true pink with a nice gold edge and wide petals.  Chartreuse to deep green throat.  Consistently opens flat like a fine china dinner plate, hence the name.  Good branching and bud count.  A sib to PEACH TAFFY – slower to increase but a rounder and wider flower in a clear pink.  Very fertile both ways.  Spring or fall delivery.  (Come with Me x Wisest of Wizards) SF  125.00

REMEMBERING MICHAEL  

Tet  30”  5½-6”  Semi-evergreen.  Early midseason.  A dynamic gold-edged cherry red with a vibrant presence in the garden.  Named for Barry’s late father Michael Stoll, whose dynamic personality is reflected in this excellent cultivar.  Informal garden name was “Cheery Cherry” because of its overall impression.  Yellow to deep green throat.  Early season flowers show stippling on petals.  Excellent branching and bud count.  Very fertile both ways.  Fall delivery.  (Better than Ever x America’s Most Wanted)   SF  100.00

2005 Lynn Stoll Introductions

ARMS WIDE OPEN

Tet 30” 5½ x 3 1/8 x 2 Dormant to semi-evergreen. Late midseason. Pretty ruffled and textured light pink blend; the somewhat triangular flower always seems to have its arms wide open to greet you in the garden. Light rose pink halo, lighter midribs; attractive bright green throat sets off the petal color well. Very vigorous, with good increase. 20-25 buds. Sets pods, but rarely finishes them. (DRUID’S CHANT X NOBLE LADY) Only four plants available for 2008 $100.00 SF

BING CHERRY BINGE

28” Tet 5¾ x 3 x 1 7/8 Semi-evergreen. Early Midseason. Ruffled and diamond-dusted rich Bing cherry purple with lighter midribs, black-purple halo, white edge, chartreuse green throat. First selected for its clear purple color and because unlike many purples, it opens well, even on very cool mornings. Growth habit has gotten better and better every year over the six years we’ve observed it in the garden. 25-28 well-placed buds and excellent rebloom when established; a mature clump bloomed for over 2 months in 2004. Hardy and very vigorous, with good increase. Fertile both ways. (EVENING ENCHANTMENT X WISEST OF WIZARDS) 125.00 SF sold out for 2008

FRESHNESS OF DAWN

Tet 33” x 5½ x 2¼ x 1½” Dormant to semi-evergreen. Midseason. Ruffled diamond-dusted pale pink polychrome on ivory base; cream yellow watermark over small olive green throat. Fine gold edge. Clump always seems to have a very cool, fresh presence in the garden. Very vigorous, with good increase. 22-26 buds. Very fertile both ways. (DISTANT CARILLON X ED BROWN) $60.00 DF

HARVEST MOON RISING

Tet 28” 5.75” Dormant to semi-evergreen. Late. Gently ruffled light tawny yellow self; color resembles a full moon just rising over the horizon on a fall evening. Notable for a very high bud count (30-35) and very late bloom. It is among the last 1% of all daylilies still blooming in our garden in late August. (VICTORIAN COLLAR X RUFFLED DUDE) 75.00 SF

LAVENDER POTPOURRI

Dip 28” x 5¼ x 2¼ x 1¼ Dormant to semi-evergreen. Early Midseason. Lavender petals, lighter midribs; pale lavender-pink sepals with deeper lavender edge; yellow halo with narrow inner stitched ring of deeper lavender. Very distinctive, and very popular with garden visitors. 15-18 buds. Fertile. (LAND’S END X ELLY LAUNIUS) $60.00 DF

PEACH TAFFY

Tet 32” x 5¾” x 2¼ x 1 5/8”. Dormant to semi-evergreen. Midseason. Ruffled light peach pink with a very faint peach halo; fine deep peach edge and outer gold wire edge. Sepals are lighter in center with darker pink edges. Small yellow to deep chartreuse throat. Very fragrant. 20-25 well-placed buds. Fertile both ways. (COME WITH ME X WISEST OF WIZARDS) 75.00 DF

SUNNY MOUNTAIN

Tet 44” 6 x 2¾ x 1¾ Dormant to semi-evergreen. Early. Ruffled golden yellow with bronze-gold edge which is more noticeable in hot weather. Very early bloomer; reblooms when established, giving an extended period of bloom. The height and bright color make a dramatic statement in the garden. Best overall garden performance from a cross that yielded a larger percentage of “keepers”. Fertile both ways. (PURE AND SIMPLE X SMUGGLER’S GOLD) $60.00 DF

WATERMELON WIZARDRY

Tet 24” x 5¾ x 2¾ x 1 7/8 Dormant. Late midseason. Ruffled coral, deeper coral orange band; orange-gold throat. Petals have a narrow coral orange rim decorated with a gold wire edge and little gold teeth that appear most prominently in hot weather; orange-gold throat The “Wizardry” comes both from the name of the pollen parent and the little gold teeth. (WATERMELON MOON X WISEST OF WIZARDS) $60.00 DF