Diamonds
10×14 watercolor on Arches rough finish watercolor paper. Original available.
Daylilies comprise the small genus Hemerocallis of flowering plants in the family Hemerocallidaceae. They are not true lilies which are Lilium in Liliaceae. DescriptionThe name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words ἡμέρα (hēmera) “day” and καλός (kalos) “beautiful”. The flowers of most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, possibly replaced by another one on the same stem 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.
Originally native from Europe to China, Korea, and Japan, their large showy flowers have made them popular worldwide. There are over 60,000 registered cultivars. Only a few cultivars are scented. Some cultivars rebloom later in the season, particularly if their developing seedpods are removed.
Daylilies occur as a clump including leaves, the crown, and the roots. The long, often linear lanceolate leaves are grouped into flat fans with leaves arching out to both sides. The crown of a daylily is the small white portion between the leaves and the roots, an essential part of the fan. Along the flower stem or scape, small leafy “proliferations” may form at nodes or in bracts. These proliferations form roots when planted and are the exact clones of the parent plant. Some daylilies show elongated widenings along the roots, made by the plant mostly for water storage and an indication of good health.
The flower consists of three petals and three sepals, collectively called tepals, each with a midrib in the same or in a contrasting color. The centermost section of the flower, called the throat, has usually a different and contrasting color. There are six stamens, each with a two-lobed anther. After pollination, the flower forms a pod.
Daylilies can be grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 1 through 11, making them some of the most adaptable landscape plants. Most of the cultivars have been developed within the last 100 years. The large-flowered clear yellow ‘Hyperion’, introduced in the 1920s, heralded a return to gardens of the once-dismissed daylily, and is still widely available. Daylily breeding has been a specialty in the United States, where their heat- and drought-resistance made them garden standbys during the later 20th century. New cultivars have sold for thousands of dollars, but sturdy and prolific introductions soon reach reasonable prices.
Tawny Daylily Hemerocallis fulva, and sweet-scented H. lilioasphodelus (H. flava is an illegitimate name), colloquially called Lemon Lily, were early imports from England to 17th century American gardens and soon established themselves. Tawny Daylily is so widely growing wild that it is often considered a native wildflower. It is called Roadside or Railroad Daylily, and gained the nickname Wash-house or Outhouse Lily because it was frequently planted at such buildings.
Hemerocallis is one of the most hybridized of all garden plants, with registrations of new hybrids being made in the thousands each year in the search for new traits. Hybridizers have extended the plant’s color range from the yellow, orange, and pale pink of the species, to vibrant reds, purples, lavenders, greenish tones, near-black, near-white, and more. However, a blue daylily is a milestone yet to be reached.
Other flower traits that hybridizers develop include height, scent, ruffled edges, contrasting “eyes” in the center of the bloom, and an illusion of glitter or “diamond dust.” Sought-after improvements in foliage include color, variegation, disease resistance, the ability to form large, neat clumps and being evergreen or semi-evergreen instead of herbaceous (also known as “dormant” — the foliage dies back during the winter.)
A recent trend in hybridizing is to focus on tetraploid plants, with thicker petal substance and sturdier stems. Until this trend took root, nearly all daylilies were diploid. “Tets,” as they are called by aficionados, have double the number of chromosomes as a diploid plant. Only one cultivar is known to be triploid, the brilliant orange ‘Kwanzo’ or ‘Kwanso,’ which cannot set seed and is reproduced solely by underground runners (stolons) and division. Usually referred to as a “double,” meaning producing flowers with double the usual number of petals (e.g., daylily ‘Double Grapette’), ‘Kwanzo’ actually produces triple the usual number of petals. (information from Wikipedia)
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! 100% !, Art Up Close, Fabulous Flowers, Fine Arts, Gorgeous Flower Cards, JUST WATERCOLOURS - 2 art in 24 hrs, One Single Flower On Show.. 2 Photo's per day, Painted Florals! and Realist Traditional Art Available for sale asGreeting Cards
cherylc1
gorgeous
jesika
When the gods gave out talent, they certainly smiled on you, Barb.
beautiful.
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BarbBarcikKeith replied
Thank you.. but do you know what’s great about this? With each piece completed.. I learn more and more.. and I’m really enjoying this journey!!
Jim Phillips
This is fantastic! Beautifully done.
pat oubridge
Absolutely beautiful Barb….....
Al Bourassa
Your work is just incredible!
firstglance
this is just beautiful well done!!!!
ktowers
fantastic!
Brian Towers
How can this kind of work still be ‘available’ when buyers should be lining up at your door?
An absolutly astounding piece of art Barbara – and so much info’ to go with it.
BarbBarcikKeith replied
Thanks.. but the info comes from Wikipedia.. thought that instead of a blank spot, information would be nice..
Kathy Kuzma
Gorgeous! Your work is amazing.
Jan Piller
Beautiful beautiful work!
JoanIreland1970
awesome job!
Kim Oliver
stunningly beautiful.
Tahnja
goodness. LOVE the drops of water, wow
Brenda Thour
Another beauty.
Joanne Bradley
Gorgeous! Excellent work: from the colors, lighting, shadows, angle. Just excellent!
frozenfa
gosh… the details.. the shading of each water droplets.. amazing!! 8D
Marion Cullen
Exquisite work, so finely detailed. A seriously beautiful art work.
Marinella Owens
very beautiful!!!!
John R.P. Nyaid
a water-color marvel, with those beads of moisture especially so.
Diana Maus
I’ve loved a lot of flower paintings and this is one that really draws me in. That little burst of color!
shanmclean
Just incredible… so jealous! :)
David Roman
Great ! Very nicely done!
Glenda Remaklus
Gorgeous lily….........love the coloring and waterdrops. superb!
Terry Krysak
Absolutely Fabulous Work!!!!!
No less than perfection, you have a great talent.
aila
Fantastic watercolour!Beautiful.
Ffion Rees
Amazing!
Laura Barber-R...
The drops of water are just beautiful!
Susan Moss
Beautiful work in watercolour
Carolyn Bishop
Absolutely awesome painting … right down to the finest detail! Wow!
salhunter
Wonderful!
Estelle O'Brien
This is truly an awesome painting…what skill and talent you have! Superb.
Carole Russell
Stunning work, the dew drops are just captivating – what a great talent you have
Lora Garcelon
This is amazing! The detail is wonderful – I’ll be studying this one a lot in the future.
Denise Martin
This is truly beautiful, Barb – an inspiration!
Denise
ANNETTE HAGGER
BEAUTFIUL, excellent work
Peter Zentjens
What some people can do with watercolour is truly amazing….
Claudia Hansen
Excellent!!! Just excellent!!!!!
Brian Cody
Beautiful work.
Susan Moss
Absolutely beautiful work
BarbBarcikKeith
Thank you all!!
Stzar
stunning art ~ incredibly beautiful ~ i hope you will submit this magnificent work in my new group Dimensions. it is fantastic
BarbBarcikKeith replied
wow.. thanks.. I will check your group out ..
Nathan Walraven
Wow, exceptional picture, I love the details on the water beads and the centre of the flower. Beautiful capture!
BarbBarcikKeith replied
You do realize that this is a piece of art.. and not a photograph
Nathan Walraven
Lol, yes of course its a piece of artwork. Its just very well done, you captured the essence very well. The details are superb! Great job!
BarbBarcikKeith replied
Wasn’t trying to be a smarty.. just wanted to make sure you knew..
john cole
this is just so fantabulous, thank you for sharing. John
Nathan Walraven
Oh I know that, no I was just trying to say I really like it:) You have a great deal of talent!!! Its beautiful!
BarbBarcikKeith replied
Why thank you!!!!
Sharon Mau
Fabulous commentary, I very much enjoy the wonderful wealth of information you provided on these beautiful flowers. This is an exquisite painting, your use of light and soft subtle colours are most excellent, it is very beautiful!! Congratulations on your wonderful feature today in the Dimensions group. I wish you a sparkling day! Sharon
Sharon Mau
It is a beautiful greeting card!
Sharon Mau
And it looks fantastic matted and framed!!
Stzar
BarbBarcikKeith replied
wow.. thank you so much..
Miraart
Fantastic work!
skyhorse
barb, that is absolutely incredible – instant fav
Cariad
Simply succulent!! ♥ Wonderful light and depth ♥
Bernadette Burke
this is absolutely beautiful . great work
Debbie Schiff
This is incredible Barb…... I think you are just so very talented!!!!
elajanus
this is what I can look at forever.. you are very talented
Shirley Roma ...
I find that flowers are the hardest to paint this is great www.shirleycharlton.com
Natasha van Dyk
Your work is breathtaking! well done!!!
Erika .
Wow, this is watercolor?! I thought it was acrylics or oils! This is amazing! you’re so talented!
Sandy Woolard
Beautiful work…Congrats on being featured on the home page!!!!!
Joanne Bradley
Exceptional! Congrats on the homepage feature!
David G. Fredr...
WOW I wish I could do a photograph as well… Talented painter you are… Dave
Iris Greenwell
beautiful work!
Roseann
That is stunning. Congrats on the features and the front page.
Memaa
Congrats! What an honor! This shot surely deserves it. Fantastic work!
June Ferrol
Wonderful details and such beauty…congrats on your feature.
Lois Bryan
what a magnificent, magnificent creation!!!!!! Gorgeous!!!!! Congratulations on your Home Page Feature!!!!! A wonderful honor for a fabulous image!!!!
Cheryl Lunde
Incredible work! Congrats on the home page feature!
Pat Yager
Simply fabulous, Barb! You have incredible talent, my friend!
Maryann3
Amazing eye: very lovely.
GittiArt
Fantastic work….love it a lot !!! Bravo !!!
Hena Tayeb
lovely. congrats on making the homepage
jenndes
Absolutely stunning & so realistic – also love the info about Daylilies – a real treat for a gardener like me.
Scott d'Almeida
brilliant
shanghaiwu
BRILLIANT to see this stunning art on the REDBUBBLE HOMEPAGE
Jan Bickerton
Saw this stunning work on the home page and read your journal entries. Hope your treatment is progressing well and that you are a little stronger every day.
AnnDixon
This is so beautiful,
LindaR
truly spectacular art ~ wonderful light and detail ~ so glad to have seen on the homepage to have me come here to take a closer look ~ such talent! xx
valzart
wooOOT! LOL! Congratz on your ‘HOMEPAGE’ feature
IngridSonja
What a stunningly talented artist you are! Glad I found you on the home page!
Tenee Attoh
Its beautiful with stunning texture and effective water drops, spectacular job, Congrat’s with Homepage :)
Donna M. Condida
Absolutely beautiful!!! Love, love, love it!!
PPPhotoArt
diamonds indeed, absolutely outstanding and gorgeous work, congrats on homepage!!!!!!!!!!
Diane Swarts
outstanding, congrats on homepage ;-)
hannahelizabeth
wow what a brilliant painting
dvande1
Absolutely stunning Barb. Congrats on the home page!
ViktoryiaN
I absolutely LOVE it! What a fantastic artwork!
Debbie Meyers
This is pretty with the slight tip of range, I love it.
ninayak
That is an amazing piece of art. Lovely work
Mae Pilon
Barb, This one gives me “goose-bumps”...and inspiration to pick up my brush again….Thank you….Mae
gerardo segism...
unreal! stupefying!
LeilaniMelayna
Great work & Perfect title …...extraordinary & unique!
Smiles Leilani
polaroids
DalunE Khoang
Amazingly beautiful.So realistic.especially with watercolors.An extreme and lovely delight to look at.Great work.Congratulations also on the homepage.
Dalune
saleire
So beautiful….love the textures and the drops of water. Well done!!
trueblvr
Totally OUTstanding.
Ginny York
Gorgeous work Barb!! Congrats on all the features and a big congrats for the Front Page!!! Wooo Hoooo!! You so deserve it!
Macky
Congrats Barb, what took them sooooo long!! :-)
Well deserved dear friend!!
Helen Chierego
Exquisite!
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on having your painting featured on Red Bubble’s Home Page. July 27th/28th 2009.
nikkidahl
Gorgeous!
Peter Lessey
Fabulous work.
Ivana Redwine
This is just beautiful!
Sanne Thijs
Brandie1
Great work of art.
Suzanne Chouinard
Amazing watercolor painting. Great technique.
TeAnne 26 days ago
All gorgeous paintings