NAME ( Dip or Tet )
As registered by Hybridiser
- Dip = Diploid (refers to the sets of chromosomes)
- Tet = Tetraploid (refers to the sets of chromosomes , Tetraploids having twice as many as Diploids) . These terms are used mainly by breeders/hybridisers
Daylily Information
Colour and form are as registered by the hybridiser but mention may be made of any variances experienced in growth and colour due to location
Size: e.g. (28” x 5”)
Refers to the height of scape (stem) x diameter of flower
Additional information
Refers to the flowering season (E), growth/foliage habit (DOR) followed by plant characteristics as set out below
i.e. E DOR FRA NOC EXT RE
The Flowering Season is already explained on the link 'by Season'
The season, on average, ranges from early June until September
Growth/Foliage habit linked 'by Foliage'
- DOR = Dormant in winter (top growth stops and all leaves die as winter approaches)
- SEV = Semi evergreen (foliage reduces in winter)
- EV = Evergreen (leaves stay green through the year although they can reduce during severe winter weather)
Plant characteristics
- FRA/VFRA = fragrant / very fragrant
- NOC = nocturnal (opens late afternoon of the previous day)
- EXT = extended (flower opens early morning)
- RE = rebloom (has the potential to rebloom
