Fancy Face Mrs Buttersworth (Gossard-Douglas-T., 2025) 1Fan

The Hemerocallis cultivar,’Fancy Face Mrs. Buttersworth’ identified as seedling number 372-21 showcases an elegant blend of ornamental traits and strong horticultural performance. This tetraploid daylily exhibits substantial 7-8 inch flowers, which present a base color of cream white enriched with subtle pink undertones. The blooms are distinguished by their expansive, gold, extra-wide ruffled edges, which contribute significantly to the aesthetic appeal. Central to each bloom is a vibrant green throat, enhancing the visual contrast and adding depth to the flower’s presentation. This cultivar reaches a height of 36 inches and flowers in the midseason, characterized by evergreen foliage that supports extended morning opening (emo) and fragrance (fr) attributes, enhancing both its visual and olfactory appeal. The plant demonstrates robust 3-5 way branching and supports a bud count of 18-30, ensuring a prolific and extended blooming period. Fancy Face Mrs. Buttersworth is fertile both ways, indicating its significant potential for use in hybridization programs aimed at developing new varieties with large, ruffled, and colorful blooms. It is a reliable rebloomer and has demonstrated very good resistance to rust, leaf streak, and insect damage, affirming its resilience and adaptability across diverse environmental conditions. Suitable for cultivation in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5-10, this daylily combines exceptional ornamental qualities with strong agronomic performance, making it a valuable addition to both commercial and private gardens, as well as in breeding programs focused on ornamental innovation and sustainability.