Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' is a clump-forming cultivar of Hemerocallis in the Asphodelaceae, notable for its summer flowering habit (June to August). It carries deciduous to semi-evergreen strap-like foliage and performs best in full sun. Plant into moist but well-drained soils of chalk, clay, loam or sand, with neutral to acid or alkaline pH. Suited to south- or west-facing borders and containers, it is rated H6 (very hardy).

About the genus

A daylily, day lily or ditch-lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, native to Asia. Despite the common name, it is not taxonomically classified in the lily genus. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred Hemerocallis species for their attractive flowers; a select few species of the genus have edible petals, while some are extremely toxic.

Wikipedia contributors, "Daylily", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Daylily

In the garden

Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' belongs to the Asphodelaceae and presents as a clump-forming Hemerocallis cultivar with a defined summer flowering season from June to August. The leaves are deciduous to semi-evergreen, forming basal, strap-like growth that provides structural rhythm through late spring and summer. Grow it where it receives full sun to ensure the season of bloom is most effective. Plants prefer moist but well-drained soils and will tolerate chalk, clay, loam or sand; soil pH can range from acid through neutral to alkaline. Position in a south- or west-facing situation for best exposure, and note that the cultivar will tolerate both exposed and sheltered sites. The H6 hardiness rating means it is very hardy in most UK gardens and does not normally require winter protection. Use Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' in perennial borders or grown in containers on a warm aspect where its clump habit adds summer presence. After the June to August flowering period, cut back spent scapes to tidy the clump and reduce seed set so energy returns to the crown rather than seed production.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love'

Propagation: Division in early spring or early autumn
Pest resistance: Aphids, Slugs, Snails, Hemerocallis gall midge, Glasshouse red spider mite, Thrips
Disease resistance: Fungal leaf spot, Rust diseases, Bacterial leaf and stem rot

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love'?

Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' need?

Hemerocallis 'A Groovy Kind of Love' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.