Steve: You made a wise choice going right to Nicole for 'Undefinable'. It was sold out the last time I checked her site. Now she is offering some fans again. I had my hands full with one bidder who was determined to outbid me. ugh! Truthfully, it's one of a handful of daylilies I coveted next Spring as an addition to my garden. Truly unique, and so is the price tag. I do appreciate your thoughtful consideration, Steve. You made me laugh.
I live for my seedlings, and so I want them to grow and bloom as fast as they possibly can. At my age, there is little time to waste, and with all the loving effort that goes into each cycle of there growth, I am cheering them on to bloom. Just to see that first sdlg. flower...it's a powerful rush!
Isn't it possible that some plants, like some people, are simply not compatible for whatever reason? And if all else fails, use the old trick of sticking the thin cocktail stick in the pistal after you have pollinated to make sure the pollen doesn't fall out. But still there are no guarantees.