It seems as if every new color, form and pattern trend in daylilies is accompanied by the registration and introduction of an inordinate number of high-dollar bridge plants. I don't know much about the plant habits of patterned daylilies, because they're generally too heat-dependent with regard to pattern expression and flower opening, but I can say that there are plenty of ruddy-colored toothy dogs in this yard.
Once the initial excitement of any trend wears off, people begin to demand a more finished plant and flower, but by then, there's usually a new hare to chase. No wonder there are upwards of 75,000 registered cultivars.
