Overview
Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include coastal and cottage and informal garden.
About
Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its clump-forming habit and semi-evergreen foliage. Like others in its genus, it produces funnel-shaped blooms on upright stems during summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for coastal, cottage, and informal gardens. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by division in early spring or early autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hemerocallis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- 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 'Asian Pheasant' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant'
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, hemerocallis gall midge, glasshouse red spider mite and Thrips
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant'?
Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant' need?
Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant' 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.
Is Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Hemerocallis 'Asian Pheasant'?
Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn.
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