The ‘Rhodolite Prism’ daylily is a highly sought-after, fragrant tetraploid cultivar bred by Patrick Stamile in 2002. It is celebrated for its unique pale pink petals and distinct triangular red eye above a striking triangular green throat. [1, 2]
Key Plant Characteristics
- Flower Size & Height: Produces large 14.5 cm (5.75 inch) blooms on scapes that grow roughly 74 cm (29 inches) tall.
- Bloom Season: Blooms early-to-mid season and is known to rebloom reliably.
- Foliage: Evergreen in nature, thriving well in warmer climates.
- Genetics: A tetraploid with complex parentage, derived from lines like Festive Art, Dream Legacy, and Inner Destiny. [1, 2, 3]
Cultivation & Garden Use
- Care: Requires a sunny location with well-draining, rich soil. Regular watering is key, especially during the blooming season.
- Prism Pattern: It holds the distinct reputation of being the only daylily with a “prism-shaped” throat and eye pattern.
- Hybridizing: Because it is highly fertile both as a pod and pollen parent, it has been instrumental in breeding other popular Stamile cultivars such as ‘Pikes Peak’, ‘Garnet Prism’, and ‘Raspberry Prism’. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
