Heavenly Shock the Monkey (Gossard, 2025) 1Fan

The Hemerocallis daylily cultivar,’Heavenly Shock The Monkey’ designated as Seedling 254-21, is a tetraploid featuring wine-purple blooms with a contrasting green throat. The flowers reach a diameter of 9 inches and exhibit an Unusual Form: Cascade, enhancing their elegant, flowing appearance. Supported by 38-inch scapes, this midseason bloomer demonstrates robust growth with 3–4-way branching and a bud count of 18–26.
This cultivar is evergreen, possesses extended morning opening (emo), and is notably fragrant, making it a desirable addition to ornamental landscapes. It is a reliable rebloomer and fertile both ways, offering excellent potential for hybridization. Additionally, it exhibits very good rust resistance, ensuring adaptability across diverse growing conditions. Well-suited for USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4–10, this cultivar combines striking coloration, floriferousness, and disease resistance, making it a valuable asset for both breeders and collectors.