Spacecoast Congo Red Daylily (Kinnebrew-Gossard, 2025) height 36 inches (91 cm), bloom 6.5 inches (16 cm), season EM, Rebloom, Evergreen, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 24 buds, 5 branches, Deep black magenta, with a lighter watermark and a gold edge, with a yellow green throat.. ((Spacecoast Vader’s Saber x Spacecoast Tequila Sunrise) x (Spacecoast Tequila Sunrise x (Opal Ring x Tar and Feather)))
Hybridizers Notes: The daylily Hemerocallis cultivar,’Spacecoast Congo Red’ designated as seedling number 502-22, is a tetraploid hybrid exhibiting outstanding ornamental and horticultural characteristics. The flowers are a striking deep black-magenta with a lighter watermark effect that enhances the visual depth of the bloom. The petals are edged with a dazzling 24-karat gold ruffle, creating a dramatic contrast with the darker tones of the flower. A vibrant yellow-green throat provides additional brightness and serves as a focal point within the bloom. This cultivar grows to a height of 36 inches and features early to midseason flowering. The blooms are 6.5 inches in diameter, with 4?5-way branching and 20?24 buds per scape, ensuring abundant and consistent flowering. The evergreen foliage, combined with extended morning opening (EMO) and a fragrant scent, enhances its garden performance. The cultivar is fertile both as a pod and pollen parent, making it a versatile option for hybridizing. A reliable rebloomer, this daylily demonstrates excellent resistance to rust, leaf streak, and insect pests, ensuring robust performance in various environments. Adaptable to USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5?10, seedling 502-22 represents a valuable addition to breeding programs focused on developing larger flowers, intricate patterns, and improved plant resilience.
