Overview
Hemerocallis 'Big Golden' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Big Golden' 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 'Big Golden' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its narrow, strap-like deciduous foliage and funnel-shaped blooms. It 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, this cultivar flowers in summer and is hardy to UK zone H6. Propagation is typically 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 'Big Golden' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Big Golden'
- 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 'Big Golden'?
Hemerocallis 'Big Golden' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Big Golden' need?
Hemerocallis 'Big Golden' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Big Golden' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Big Golden' 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 'Big Golden'?
Division, seed.
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