It’s a Secret (Gossard, 2025) 1Fan

It’s a Secret Daylily (Gossard, 2025)  Flowers are rose pink, bitone with lighter edge and multi shade patterned blue and charcoal eye zone and green throat. Seedling number 313-17. Diploid 36″ Midseason Dormant emo Fragrant 4.6″ 3-4 way branching 18-22 buds. Fertile both ways. Rebloomer. Very good rust resistance. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4-10.
The Hemerocallis daylily cultivar,’It’s a secret’ designated as Seedling 313-17 is a diploid daylily cultivar distinguished by its rose-pink bitone blooms, featuring a lighter petal edge and a multi-shade patterned eye zone in shades of blue and charcoal. A vibrant green throat enhances the contrast, adding depth to the intricate coloration. The flowers measure 4.6 inches in diameter and are borne on 36-inch scapes with 3–4-way branching, supporting a bud count of 18–22. This midseason bloomer exhibits a dormant growth habit, extended morning opening (emo), and a notable fragrance, further contributing to its ornamental appeal. It is a reliable rebloomer and is fertile both ways, making it a valuable asset for breeding programs focused on eye-patterned and bitone daylilies.
It’s a secret demonstrates excellent rust resistance, ensuring adaptability and resilience in diverse growing conditions. Well-suited for USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4–10, this cultivar combines unique color patterning, prolific blooming, and strong disease resistance, making it a significant addition to ornamental horticulture and daylily hybridization efforts.