Greg Schindler
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2018 was an exciting summer for Paradise Found gardens.
Time has flown at Paradise Found Gardens since last I updated this site. I’ve raised up many daylily beds, placing landscape bricks around the edges, and added a beautiful swing to the yard décor. Nice smaller changes abound. I found one new cultivar worthy of introduction in 2017--"Higher Fire"--then 2019’s amazing “Dazzleberry Eye Scream”, 2020’s “Morningcloud Baby’s Breath” and 2021’s “Morningcloud Pink Parfait”. 2021 may bring one or two more introductions, depending mostly on how quickly they multiply. The poet in me tries to create unique names appropriate for and nearly as beautiful as the flowers. Future Introduction "Sky Rocket" 2018 Introduction "Dazzleberry Eye Scream" 2016 Introduction "Higher Fire" |
"Garden Kiss Angel"
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"Color Me Harmony"
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”Matchless Fire”
2004
Our working vacation in the boutique in Columbus was far too exciting and enjoyable to be anywhere near work. We met, all too briefly; superstars Oliver Billingslea, Jamie Gossard and Margo Reed; reunited with former Michigander friends Nikki Schmith and Judy Davisson; and connected with Loris Garrett and Amelia Lockhart who will be testing my cultivars in Georgia and Texas. We met numerous great folks, many of whom had nice things to say about my cultivars already growing in their gardens, and many who were excited to get my cultivars --”Matchless Fire” more than any other.
It was most exciting to hear Jamie Gossard’s kind words of praise for “Matchless Fire” and know that after the convention, nearly forty more daylily enthusiasts all over the country will enjoy “Matchless Fire” in their garden. Last year the cultivar received an honorable mention from A.H.S. and also last summer Jack Carpenter ordered it. When I contacted him last week, Jack too had kind words of praise, though it’s yet to be seen how “MF” handles a hot Texas summer. (Did I mention that this been an exciting daylily summer for me?)
It was most exciting to hear Jamie Gossard’s kind words of praise for “Matchless Fire” and know that after the convention, nearly forty more daylily enthusiasts all over the country will enjoy “Matchless Fire” in their garden. Last year the cultivar received an honorable mention from A.H.S. and also last summer Jack Carpenter ordered it. When I contacted him last week, Jack too had kind words of praise, though it’s yet to be seen how “MF” handles a hot Texas summer. (Did I mention that this been an exciting daylily summer for me?)
“M’Lady’s Gown”
2011
Matchless Fire” isn’t my only cultivar to get attention recently. At our SMDS show, “M’Lady’s Gown” received a purple ribbon in the on scape large flower category, and it also won the popularity poll for best purple or lavender daylily in the off scape division.
Now the summer is winding down. Seed pods far outnumber the buds, but the heat hasn’t let up and daily watering is still a necessity. After harvesting many seeds, transplanting many plants and then wrestling tons of leaves into the compost pile, I look forward to a quiet winter of rest with perhaps a little travel with my wife.
Now the summer is winding down. Seed pods far outnumber the buds, but the heat hasn’t let up and daily watering is still a necessity. After harvesting many seeds, transplanting many plants and then wrestling tons of leaves into the compost pile, I look forward to a quiet winter of rest with perhaps a little travel with my wife.
Visiting "Paradise Found" garden ...
If you would like to come out during the season to see my flowers and “Paradise Found“ garden, we’d be happy to see you. There’s nothing I enjoy more than showing my garden and flowers – especially to folks who know and appreciate daylilies.
My wife Sue and I live in Sterling Heights at 11242 18 Mile Road. We're about a mile east of
Van Dyke, three doors from Utica Road. There’s a street sign at the end of my driveway that says “Daylily Place”.
You can call us ahead at 586-274-4502 or email us at by clicking here.
If you happen to be in the area you’re welcome to stop by unannounced and peruse the garden even if we aren’t home.
My wife Sue and I live in Sterling Heights at 11242 18 Mile Road. We're about a mile east of
Van Dyke, three doors from Utica Road. There’s a street sign at the end of my driveway that says “Daylily Place”.
You can call us ahead at 586-274-4502 or email us at by clicking here.
If you happen to be in the area you’re welcome to stop by unannounced and peruse the garden even if we aren’t home.
Plants are available directly from "Paradise Found".
- Greg Schindler
- Greg Schindler
