Madiba Magic x Ruth Theresa 6 seeds

MADIBA MAGIC (Stamile,P.) TET 2178-F (Ribbons And Things X Walking In Beauty) 28” EMRe. SEv. emo. 5½” x 3½” x 2”. 5-way branching. (3 laterals + terminal “Y”) 25-30 buds.

At the request of a South African friend, MADIBA MAGIC honors Nelson Mandela. Affectionately called “Madiba” by the people of South Africa and believed to be endowed with the magic to make things happen, Nelson Mandela is the embodiment of courage, determination, grace and dignity. It is hoped that the last two qualities are captured by the daylily MADIBA MAGIC. I selected this daylily in particular because of its elegance and color. South Africa is known for its gold and platinum and what better daylily to select than a clear lavender pink with a platinum white base and edge and an outer edge of pure gold.

MADIBA MAGIC is special because the flowers are beautifully formed, never hang despite “angel wings” and elaborate ruffling. MADIBA MAGIC has “Madiba’s” magic in that in each fan double scapes, i.e. soon after the first scape appears in the fan a second scape appears. This gives the plant incredible bloom density.

The color for those who remember it is close to Frosted Pink Ice, a clear ribbon pink with hints of blue rather than yellow.
Outstanding plant habits, plant balance and foliage. A great parent for gold edges and easily fertile both ways. If the temperatures are not too hot MADIBA MAGIC will set a pod on every flower.

Ruth Theresa (Schriefer 2015) clump of approx. 3 to 5 fans " Walking in Beauty x Priceless"

I measure substance of a bloom by how heavy it feels in my hand. Ruth Theresa is one heavy bloom. It's thick rubbery petals start the season off at about 7 inches across then settle in at about 6.75 inches. It's heavy, fat ruffles do it all; loops, owl ears....and yet it opens perfectly. A pure pink with no muddiness, this is a power house for any breeder looking to increase bloom size and color clarity. Blooms are displayed nicely on scapes that range 28 to 30 inches with 3 to 4 way branching. A real show stopper.

Note: Sarah Starchak was going to be my main breeder, but after seeing Ruth Theresa my plans changed

Seeds were air dried for 48 hours and have been refrigerated for at least 3 weeks

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