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Dec 28, 2015 2:43 PM CST
Name: Ken
East S.F. Bay Area (Zone 9a)
Region: California
I've grown Free Wheelin' for about six years, and it is an impressive flower and plant. Even small divisions will throw large blooms, and they tend to open well and symmetrically, a trait which can be rare in my cooler, less humid climate. On an established plant, it's one of the biggest attention-getters the garden, making it one of my favorites to share as someone's "first daylily". With adequate culture, it multiplies well, and is vigorous enough to show off in a 5 gallon nursery can, although the branching and bud-count won't match the hybridizer's description.

I have seen a bit of rust on it, but since the climate is dry here, it doesn't get that serious, and it's not affected every year.

As a breeder, the pollen works well, but pods are few and precious, despite my pod-friendly climate.

Ken

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