Daylily 'Rose Finale': Apps' 1996 Grand Conclusion

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Rose Finale' is a daylily hybridized by Apps and introduced in 1996. Its parentage (Final Touch × Pete's Joy) hints at a culmination of breeding lines.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Hemerocallidaceae
• Genus: Hemerocallis
• Cultivar: Rose Finale
• Parentage: (Final Touch × Pete's Joy)
• Hybridizer: Apps
• Registration Year: 1996

Flower Details

Expect large, well-formed flowers in sophisticated rose shades—perhaps a blend of rose, lavender, and cream—with a distinct eye and ruffled edges. The substance should be heavy, and the plant vigorous with high bud count.

Breeding Significance

As a cross between two named cultivars, 'Rose Finale' represents the progressive refinement of form and color in Apps' breeding program. A great choice for collectors of modern daylilies.