best daylilies for low country

I'm getting ready to get some daylilies to put in amongst my Lousiana iris. I've noticed in the past that some varieties of daylily don't do as well as others, possibly because of our mild winters?

Just wondering if anyone can suggest any varieties (particularly yellow ones) that do well in our climate...and by that I simply mean they bloom, they bloom each year, and they multiply at least a little. Which ones have you had luck with?

For example, the one that is always touted in the catalogs "Stella D'Oro" have not performed well for me in sun or part shade.
(I live near Charleston, bout 20 miles inland.)

Any ideas would be appreciated!

Deb

"Hyperion" have grown remarkably well for me here in Charleston, DebinSC, but a bunch of other yellows (can't remember the varieties) also performed well. I had a huge daylilly bed at one point with a jillion different varieties, but my wife took over that bed (one of the few sunny spots we've got), and has been weeding them out ever since. We'll be thinning them out again shortly (we no longer "divide"---we just cut out the unwanted excess and pitch them in the woods). You're more than welcome to them if you want. I hate just pitching them in the woods! My wife went through the bed last year marking color, bloom time, and height, which may help.

Stono: I have heard Hyperion recommended before, so that's on my list now.
I would love to take any daylilies that y'all are going to toss~ ~! I'll D-mail you about it in a few weeks?
Thanks so much!!
Deb

Makes sense to me DebinSC---we're so close. The good news about Hyperion is that they also have a very delightful fragrance. The bad news is that deer seem to like that fragrance, so they always hit the Hyperion first...

Uh oh! I'm new here, and have seen references to D-mail a few times---but I have no idea what it is! Help!

Stono: Not to worry! I'll send you one so you can see. A notification should come up on the main/home page.

It's also in "My Info". Top of the "actions" list. :)

Deb

Hyperion is one of the really old varieties and since it has succeeded for so long you have a winner there. There is another I have seen called Buttered Popcorn that makes a huge clump and is usually chock full of flowers.

Stono, I wish I was as organized as your wife. I would love to have my plants labeled as to color height and bloom time. She should give lessons! By the way, the Charleston Horticultural Society can use any of your throw aways for their sale at Plantasia.

I'm a member of CHS ardesia, and always donate a lot of plants. In fact, I'm growing a bunch now in the greenhouse specifically marked for Plantasia (Pomegranate, Sego palm, Salvia patens 'Blue Angel', various Impatiens...). Last year I brought a bunch of relatively obcure tropicals figuring no one would be familliar with them, so they wouldn't sell. They were gone before Plantasia officially opened to the public! (CHS volunteers get to buy 2 plants before Plantasia opens to the public). If you go this year, look for me under the tent with a name tag that says "Jim" and introduce yourself!

Jim: When is Plantasia?
Deb

I have been unable to get to Plantasia; it seems I am always tied up that day But, I did send some plants last year. If I can get away this year I'll be there for sure. It is my understanding that all the best plants go first thing in the morning. 8 a.m. maybe????? Rather than driving for an hour and a half at that time of day I will probably go up the night before if things work out.

Deb, CHS has wonderful programs each month. I have belonged for a couple of years but I only get to the occasional meeting because they are held in the evening and driving home through the ACE Basin in the dark is scary.

I think this year's date is April 28th, Jim will know for sure; I can't find my newsletter.

It IS April 28th this year! And it IS best to get there early because all the hot new stuff gets scooped up quickly. I couldn't believe the line last year waiting to get in at 8 am! A couple of years ago we had a bunch of Knockout double roses before they were released for general public consumption. All gone by 9 am! Year before that we had that "Big Daddy" Hydrangea macrophylla. I'm talking over 100 plants each time. It's absolutely crazy! I think there must be some underground communication network between gardeners that alerts them ahead of time. But it is a good opportunity to get some lesser-known unusual plants, as well as "hot new items". Well worth the drive, Deb. Don't know if it's worth getting up that early...and it's really questionable for me (we have to be there at 6:30), but I've always been tickled pink with my "haul".

Hi....I'm now curious about Plantasia. I live in Goose Creek. Would someone tell me where/what/when this is? Sounds good.....

April 28
Steps of the Gaillard Auditorium (Stono, is this correct?)
It is put on by the Charleston Horticultural Society and it is THE place to get something very special that may not be available in your local nurseries yet.

Read Stono's post above about gettin there early, very early. LOL

Thanks so much Ardesia! I wonder how I've missed this all these years. Oh well....

AKelley: not at all surprising you missed this event! The Charleston Horticultural Society is a relative "newbie" on the Charleston area horticultural scene, and as with all "start-ups", it's hard to get press time. But word is somehow leaking out, without the benefit of the media. Two years ago, we were blessed with torrential rains for the whole event (I don't think I've ever been more miserable!). It didn't seem to matter! People were still lined up, waiting to get in! Apparently gardeners are willing to put up with anything to get that "special plant", and weather isn't a factor. And I think that's the appeal of Plantasia. We've been able to offer "cutting edge" stuff, as well as "tried and true" plants that have been successfully grown in the low country by ordinary gardeners. Haven't had a plant that I bought at Plantasia disappoint me yet... It's definately worth a try (but I'm biased...)

Thanks Stono...I am really looking forward to this.

Hi All....Newbie from the Charleston area here. Could someone tell mea little about the Charleston Horticultural Society? Dues, meetings, means of contact? Thanks

Welcome DD, we are all happy to share gardening info here. You can find all the CHS info on their web site:

http://www.woodlanders.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.main&alphaKey=R&whichName=genus&showIntro=0

Hope you'll consider joining, it is a great organization.

Here's something I don't get to say everyday,... "Welcome, Dude!"
;->

Deb