Hemerocallis 'Apple Of My Eye' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Apple Of My Eye' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Apple Of My Eye' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Hemerocallis 'Apple Of My Eye' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae that flowers from June to August. The foliage is deciduous and the plant performs best in full sun on loam soil with a neutral pH and moisture that is steady but well drained. It suits a south-facing, exposed position and carries a UK hardiness rating of H6 (very hardy). Recommended uses include mixed borders and containers where the clump habit can be displayed.

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

A cultivated Hemerocallis cultivar, 'Apple Of My Eye' belongs to the Asphodelaceae and grows as a clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Flowering occurs from June to August, making it a summer-flowering element within mixed plantings. The foliage dies back with winter frosts, as the plant is deciduous. Plant into a loam-based, neutral soil that remains moist but drains freely; avoid waterlogging. Place in full sun on a south-facing site where exposure is not sheltered, since the plant tolerates exposed positions. The UK hardiness rating H6 means it is very hardy in British conditions and does not require winter protection in most gardens. Position Hemerocallis 'Apple Of My Eye' towards the front or middle of a border where the clump-forming habit can be seen, or grow it in a free-draining container large enough to hold the root clump and routine watering. Routine summer moisture helps sustain flowering through its June to August season. Given its deciduous growth pattern and clump habit, plan for seasonal dieback when arranging neighbouring perennials and bulbs so the clump remains an integrated part of the border throughout the year.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'Apple Of My Eye' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Apple Of My Eye'

Propagation: Division, seed
Pest resistance: Aphids, slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips
Disease resistance: Fungal leaf spot, rust diseases, bacterial leaf and stem rot