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[SG] changing daylily color

Hi Cyan and others who wanted to know:

The "King of the Daylilies" never wore the crown, but he claims to know the
answer to Cyan's question: Is there any way to change the color of DL
blooms?

The answer is NO. Altering soil Ph will not change the flower color but it
will affect the health of a plant. I've been a horticulturist for years but
know of only one plant, hydrangea, that will change flower color (pink,
blue, white) depending on the amount of acid in the soil. This does not work
with all hydrangeas, however.

I've never read of, heard of or seen a daylily blossom that changes color
with some kind of soil manipulation. If it were possible I would have tried
it. Imagine the possibilities!

Of course, there's always an exception; someone, somewhere, may have a
differing opinion based on experience.

We need rain badly. I hose-soaked the perennial borders today. All of the
plants cheered. The city will, too, when it sends me this month's water
bill.

John G. Adney
Marion, Iowa (zones 4-5)
johnadney@email.msn.com
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