Overview
It's no exaggeration to say that daylilies are the premier flowering perennial. From a handful of wild species belonging to the genus Hemerocallis, breeders have produced tens of thousands of hybrids in a dazzling array of colours, patterns, and shapes. Adding to their appeal is their hardiness, ease of care, and ability to combine well with other plants. With so many daylilies currently available, a pictorial guide to the best and most exciting cultivars is essential. More than 1700 daylilies1400 of them new to this editionare illustrated in close-up, detailed photographs. Each photograph is accompanied by a comprehensive description that includes information on colour, size, bloom season, and parentage. Also included are chapters on daylily physiology, the history of the genus, the history of daylily hybridizing, hybridization techniques, and cultivation. Peat and Petit have created an authoritative reference and essential resource for anyonenursery professional, hybridizer, designer, or enthusiastwho wishes to explore the vast potential of these beautiful plants.
Reviews
Fascinating. ... This book has pictures of more than 1,700 daylily flowers and, yes, almost all of them do look different. ... The book isn't just a bunch of pretty pictures. It also includes the history of daylilies and of daylily hybridizing, which turns out to be something anyone can do. The instructions on how to make your own daylily hybrid are in the book and sound so easy that I am planning on trying it next summer. -- Jeff Rugg Creators Syndicate 20081112 Can show you how to create your own unique hybrid from those daylilies you now love or introduce you to the 1700 - including 1400 new to this edition. ... Sure to be appreciated by your daylily lover. -- Linda Urbaniak Selah Independent 20081203 The most thorough treatment on daylilies available. -- Robert Haehle Sun Sentinel 20090102 An authoritative reference for anyone who wishes to explore the wide world of daylilies. Michigan Gardener 20090701
Author Information
Ted L. Petit, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Toronto, is a daylily expert based in his Florida garden, Le Petit Jardin. A daylily breeder for more than twenty-three years, Ted has a four-acre daylily garden and hybridizing facility, where his hybrids have won numerous awards from the American Hemerocallis Society. Ted appeared on a half-hour daylily special on H&G TV and has written three books on daylilies, including, The Daylily: A Guide for Gardeners, and The New Encyclopedia of Daylilies, both published by Timber Press. Ted lectures at daylily symposia, is a member of the American Hemerocallis Society, and is on the Board of Directors of the Lake Tahoe International Daylily Meeting. Other than gardening, Ted enjoys fine cooking and great wine. John P. Peat of Toronto, Ontario, is a research technician in biology, daylily hybridizer, and nurseryman. He is the owner of Cross Border Daylilies.
