Spacecoast Brain Teaser Daylily (Kinnebrew-Gossard, 2025) height 26 inches (66 cm), bloom 5.5 inches (13 cm), season E, Rebloom, Evergreen, Tetraploid, Very Fragrant, 22 buds, 4 branches, Peachy mauve, with starburst patterned eyezone of orange, white, blue, violet, and magenta, small green into orange throat, some teeth on sepals.. (Congo Eyed xSpacecoast New World Vision)
Hybridizers Notes: The tetraploid daylily Spacecoast Brain Teaser (Seedling Number: 156-21) exhibits remarkable ornamental and horticultural characteristics, making it a valuable addition to both gardens and hybridizing programs. The flowers, measuring 5.5 inches in diameter, display a distinctive peachy-mauve coloration enhanced by a complex starburst pattern in the eye zone, consisting of orange, white, blue, violet, and magenta tones. A vibrant green throat radiates into orange, adding depth to the flower’s color palette. Serrated edges, or teeth, on the sepals further contribute to its visual appeal. This cultivar achieves a height of 26 inches and blooms in the early season with evergreen foliage. It demonstrates consistent reblooming capabilities and exhibits 3-4-way branching, supporting 18-22 buds per scape. Spacecoast Brain Teaser is fertile both ways, making it an excellent candidate for hybridizing. Horticulturally, this daylily is highly resistant to rust, leaf streak, and insect damage, ensuring robust performance in diverse growing conditions. It thrives in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5-10 and performs well under various environmental stresses. These qualities, combined with its unique floral morphology and vibrant coloration, make Spacecoast Brain Teaser a standout selection for ornamental and breeding purposes.
