Overview
Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls' 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 'Before Night Falls' is a deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Like other members of the Hemerocallis genus, it features narrow, strap-like foliage and produces funnel-shaped blooms on upright stems in summer. This cultivar thrives best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position with full sun. Suitable for borders and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by division or seed.
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 'Before Night Falls' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls'
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls'?
Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls' need?
Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Before Night Falls' 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 'Before Night Falls'?
Division, seed.
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