Fancy Face Sunset Wishes (Gossard-Douglas-T., 2025) 1Fan

The Hemerocallis cultivar,’Fancy Face Sunset Wishes’ identified as seedling number 531-21 is a robust tetraploid daylily distinguished by its vibrant floral characteristics and strong growth attributes. This cultivar produces flowers ranging in size from 5.5 to 6.5 inches, characterized by a striking cerise rose base color. The visual appeal of the blooms is further enhanced by a bold burgundy red eye zone and matching edge, which contrast sharply against a vivid green throat, providing a dramatic display of color. Fancy Face Sunse Wishes reaches a height of 32 inches and flowers in the mid to late season, featuring evergreen foliage that supports extended morning opening (emo) and fragrance (fr) traits, adding to its ornamental and sensory value. The plant exhibits robust 3-5 way branching and maintains a bud count of 18-28, ensuring a prolific and extended blooming period. Fancy Face Sunse Wishes is fertile both ways, which enhances its utility for use in hybridization programs aimed at developing new varieties with bold, contrasting colors and reliable garden performance. It is a consistent rebloomer, contributing to its value for sustained color displays throughout the growing season. Additionally, this cultivar 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, seedling 531-21 combines striking 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.