I have only been growing 'Lyndell's Starburst' in my gardens for a couple of years, at this point. To be frank, it was a bit of an 'impulse' buy (on the Lily Auction) when I saw it listed because I had already been growing 'Lyndell's Pink Lemonade' for a number of years and was intrigued to try another of the 'Lyndell' daylilies.
That said, 'Lyndell's Starburst' settled right into the gardens gracefully and takes on zone 3 winters like a summer breeze. It's not only cold hardy, it thrives here. It has doubled in fans in only two summers, and for this climate, that is an accomplishment. (I could recommend it for that reason alone to any northern gardener.)
I do disagree with the description of it being a 'red' daylily, the pink tones are too strong in all the blooms. I would describe it more as a rose-pink or perhaps a cherry-red... but whatever you wish to call it, it's a beautiful daylily to see blooming from across the gardens. In the early morning, I would even say it has a raspberry tone, a sometimes almost 'frosted' shimmer
The colour stands out at a distance, with large blooms and excellent branching, and has absolutely 'no' water-spotting when it rains. The buds open fully and are well-spaced, never hang up on each other.
This past summer it began blooming here on the 23rd of July... and was still putting out blooms as late as the 25th of August... a full month in my northern gardens.
It also blends well with other daylilies around it, and companions beautifully with Irises and coneflowers. To top it off, it has a very lovely fragrance ... which is why I have planted it right at the edge of a pathway, where you can enjoy the scent every time you pass by (or while sitting on a garden bench nearby).
Lyndell's Starburst is a true beauty and a joy to have in the gardens.
