Lycoris jinzheniae Haysper Gold Achimenes Tennessee in 1998

Tennessee in 1998

four-petaled flowers produced on the top half of the stem

This unique

one you certainly won't find listed in your favorite gardening encyclopedia

Lycoris jinzheniae Haysper Gold Achimenes Tennessee in 1998Lycoris x jinzheniae 'Haysper Gold' is a rare and stunning hybrid from the Lycoris Godfather, the late Sam Caldwell, that's never been widely distributed. This cross of two spring leaf species, Lycoris sprengeri (haywardii) and Lycoris chinensis (sperryi) produces 22" stalks of peach buds with blue tips that open to reveal light yellow flowers, starting for us in early August. The back of the petal has a lovely reddish keel. After the flowers fade,