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Initial Notes:Molly"We all know that in daylilies first flowers and last flowers can be different not only in appearance but also their level of fertility. Of course, this is likely to be caused by extrinsic (environmental) factors working on the epigenetics of the plant as much as intrinsic factors within the plant (such as nutrient & hormonal factors). In some cultivars the differences can be dramatic between first and later flowers - such as HURRICANE SWIRLS. Personally, I tend to avoid pollinating the first one or two flowers on any scape as here I have found that they usually have much lower fertility than subsequent blooms. What I also see is that some cultivars that are difficult pod parents tend to produce pods most effectively on the last few flowers of the scape, and I know that others have made similar observations." Back to Hyblaean's Journal homepage. |
