BIG Flowers - Dramatic Flare!

I deliver to this Norfolk, MA condo association when doing route 10.

I usually deliver their incoming mail to the Cluster Box Unit (CBU) located at the entrance of the facility.  However, large packages will not fit in the CBU and need to be delivered to their respective front doors.  So, while delivering larger packages the other day I walked into the courtyard and the daylilies were in full bloom and looked terrific! 

What struck me with these daylilies was the size of the flowers, each about the size of my open hand. These pics, although beautiful, just don't show their actual size. I have a variety of daylilies here at the ole homestead but honestly the flowers are "normal" (about half the size of the ones below) in size. 

Clearly, the landscape architect knew what they were doing when they chose these plants, well done!

Pretty in Pink

My neighbor gave me the below daylilies last fall when she was thinning out her flower beds.

At the time I had no idea what these would flowers would look like but VERY pleased!

They're plant itself smaller than the typical orange daylily I'm used to and have throughout my yard and the flowers are SO much bigger too - guessing some ~5" wide -

From what I've been able to find, I believe these are called "Pretty in Pink"!

They're a beautiful and fragrant flower that have been attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Lily Assortment 2024

Here are some pics of the Day Lilies that are currently blooming at the ole homestead - 

This is a double-bloom, which I have oodles of -

Too bad the flowers don't last longer.

Orange These Lovely!

Daylily season is fast approaching and I can't wait!

The one pictured below is a cut flower that has actually been blooming for days now, with several others not too far behind. Nice to add some color and fresh scent to these dreary February days.  Fret not, spring is right around the corner!

Daylily Sampling 2012

Here's a sampling of just a few of the many daylillies we have scattered throughout our yard.

Unfortunately, these beauties don't last too long, but while they're around they impress!

My favorite is the double orange!

Double Daylily

2006 Orange Double Daylily

In anticipation of the 2007 spring daylily blossoms, which is right around the corner, here is a picture of a double daylily of ours from last year. I'm not too sure how common or uncommon this is but hope to see it again this year!