Double Your Pleasure #5 is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on July 28th, 2014.
Double Your Pleasure #5
This photograph of pink twin daylilies was taken from one of my flower beds this summer. It is considered a daylily because the blooms only last for... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Double Your Pleasure #5
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of pink twin daylilies was taken from one of my flower beds this summer. It is considered a daylily because the blooms only last for a day.
Daylilies are perennial plants. The name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words ἡμέρα (hēmera) "day" and καλός (kalos) "beautiful". This name alludes to the flowers which typically last no more than 24 hours. The flowers of most species open in early morning and wither during the following night, possibly replaced by another one on the same scape (flower stalk) the next day. Some species are night-blooming. Daylilies are not commonly used as cut flowers for formal flower arranging, yet they make good cut flowers otherwise as new flowers continue to open on cut stems over several days.
Hemerocallis is native to Eurasia, including China, Korea, and Japan, and this genus is popular worldwide because of the showy flowers and hardiness of many kinds. There are over 60,000 registered cultivars. Hundreds of cultivars have fragrant flowers, and more scented cultivars are appearing more frequently in northern hybridization programs. Some cultivars rebloom later in the season, particularly if their capsules, in which seeds are developing, are removed.
Daylily is the common name for plants of the genus Hemerocallis /ˌhɛmɨroʊˈk�#618;s, Daylily cultivar flowers are highly diverse in colour and form, as a result of hybridization efforts of gardening enthusiasts and professional horticulturalists. Thousands of registered cultivars are appreciated and studied by local and international Hemerocallis societies.[2] Hemerocallis is now placed in family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, and formerly was part of Liliaceae (which includes true lilies).
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July 28th, 2014
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Comments (16)
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Such a splendid and sublime capture of these enchanting daylilies Bruce!! wonderful colours, mood, light and texture in this awesome image!! L/F/FB
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob. I appreciate the feature in the group "1 - Photo of The WEEK". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Denyse. Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Amazing FAA Photographers". I sincerely appreciate the honor and thank you for your support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, Thank you for the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room ART". I really appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jeff, I really appreciate the feature in the group "Pleasing The Eye". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Shawn, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Seasons of Beauty". I truly appreciate it and thank you for your continued support of my work.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Featured Image on The Homepage in Flora ! Nice macro capture of these Gorgeous color Day Lilies with nice light ! L/F