(Santa Lucia, 1996) height 36 in., bloom 5.5 in., season M, Rebloom, Dormant, Tetraploid.  Orange red self with yellow to green throat. (Latin Passion × Tet. Big Apple)  Awards: HM 2003
 
Big, beefy plant with intense coloration. Customer favorite; almost always sells out each season. Love this daylily; it's name is perfect for its description!