Best Article about Daylily Cultivars – Madis Nurms – ‘Isabelle Rose’ – The Best and The Brightest: – Spring 2023
What does it take for a daylily to rise to the very top standing out among thousands of registered cultivars and earning the highest recognition a cultivar can receive? In this featured article, Madis Nurms spotlights the Stout Silver Medal winner ‘Isabelle Rose’ and shares what makes it such a standout.
Rather than reading like a simple “plant profile,” this piece feels like a behind-the-scenes story. It includes excerpts from a conversation with hybridizer Ellen Laprise, plus notes on breeding goals, performance, and the traits that helped this cultivar become widely admired.
What you’ll take away:
- Why ‘Isabelle Rose’ stands out
- Hybridizer insight from Ellen Laprise
- Real-world performance notes
- A helpful “how winners spread” section
