Sonic Whiplash (Gossard, 2025) 1Fan

The Hemerocallis daylily cultivar,’Sonic Whiplash’ designated as eedling 3000-19 is a tetraploid daylily cultivar and features striking red flowers with a lighter red watermark and a vibrant green throat. The heavily ruffled petal edges display an intricate blend of white, chartreuse, and gold, adding to the flower’s dramatic appeal. Blooming at a height of 28 inches, this midseason, semi-evergreen cultivar exhibits extended morning opening (emo) and a notable fragrance. The extra large 8-9 inch blooms are supported by scapes with 3-4 way branching and a bud count of 18-24. Fertile both ways and a reliable rebloomer, this cultivar demonstrates very good rust resistance, making it well-suited for diverse growing environments. Adapted to USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4-10, this daylily presents a combination of vibrant coloration, structural resilience, and prolific blooming, making it a valuable addition to breeding programs and ornamental landscapes.featuring creamy orange blooms adorned with a dynamic broken color pattern consisting of stripes, splashes, and spots. A vibrant green throat provides striking contrast, enhancing the flower’s depth and intensity. The delicately ruffled petal edges further refine the bloom’s texture, adding elegance to its overall presentation. Measuring 5.5 inches in diameter, the flowers are supported by 27-inch scapes with 3–4-way branching, yielding a bud count of 16–22.
This midseason bloomer exhibits a semi-evergreen growth habit, extended morning opening (emo), and a notable fragrance, making it an attractive ornamental choice. Additionally, it is a reliable rebloomer and is fertile both ways, offering strong potential for hybridization efforts focused on enhancing pattern variation and petal texture.
Broken Territory demonstrates excellent rust resistance, ensuring adaptability and vigor in diverse growing environments. Well-suited for USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4–10, this cultivar combines unique color patterning, prolific blooming, and disease resistance, making it a valuable addition to ornamental horticulture and daylily breeding programs.