Daylily 'Ming Porcelain' – Exquisite Form from 1981

Hemerocallis 'Ming Porcelain': Refined Beauty by Kirchhoff, 1981

Hemerocallis 'Ming Porcelain' evokes the exquisite translucence and perfection of Chinese porcelain. Hybridized by Kirchhoff and registered in 1981, this cultivar carries additional lineage notes: "Ring of Change × Tet. Lullaby Baby"—a pedigree of breeding excellence.

Porcelain Perfection

• Family: Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
• Cultivar: Ming Porcelain
• Lineage: Ring of Change × Tet. Lullaby Baby
• Hybridized by: Kirchhoff
• Registered/Introduced: 1981

Exquisite Form

'Ming Porcelain' produces 5–6 inch flowers in a luminous blend of cream, pink, and lavender with a green throat. The petals have a porcelain-like translucence and smooth texture, with a gentle ruffle. The plant forms a refined clump 24–30 inches tall. Bloom is mid-season.

Kirchhoff was a meticulous breeder known for refined forms. The pedigree notes indicate tetraploid breeding ("Tet.") involving 'Lullaby Baby'—itself a classic. 'Ming Porcelain' represents the pursuit of floral perfection: flawless form, ethereal color, and breeding integrity. A daylily for connoisseurs of subtlety.