Frank Smith's Daylilies of Distinction

bobbo · Post by **bobbo** » May 21, 2006 4:24 pm

Are there any prettier daylilies than Frank's? I think not! Our club got his flowers for our 2006 Hybridizer Study. Frank and his assistant Tina Krull treated us very well. 28 cultivars and 47 plants after I divided some of them. Bridey Greeson is a single fan at present but I held her back from the study until she divides so 2 members can grow it instead of just 1. My wife and I will grow from this, Bridey Greeson, American Freedom,Frank's Star of Bethlehem, and Spanish Wedding Gown. After 2 years or more if needed we return all but 2 fans to the club to be sold and get 2 fans as a thank you, for growing and evaluating them.It's a pretty neat program.

Lessadragon · Post by **Lessadragon** » May 21, 2006 6:51 pm

Very nice. I wouldn't mind doing that either.

Lynn

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » May 21, 2006 7:28 pm

caliloo · Post by **caliloo** » May 22, 2006 12:08 pm

Very cool!

I would love to be on the list to test new plants in my zone. Never know when you might end up with the next big winner!

Alexa

toomanyanimals · Post by **toomanyanimals** » May 23, 2006 7:08 am

Yeah, put me on that list also.

I got Moment in the Sun this year. I hope it blooms.
Frank does have nice daylilies, but I hear that zone 6 is about the coldest you can get for lots of his. Others in 5 say they don't do well. But of course it depends ....

tma

bengal · Post by **bengal** » May 23, 2006 12:22 pm

A friend in Illinois got rid of a couple of his Smith daylilies. But then, he kept some, too. And just bought BRIDEY GREESON. So I guess up in zones 5 and 6, you have to take your chances. Best bet is probably southern exposure, protected & near your house foundation or something like that. Or maybe decide to grow some really expensive annuals.