Overview
Hemerocallis 'Border Baby' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Border Baby' 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 'Border Baby' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous, narrow strap-like foliage. This cultivar produces funnel-shaped blooms on upright stems in summer, thriving best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It prefers full sun or light shade, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Border Baby' is suitable for borders and containers 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 'Border Baby' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Border Baby'
- 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 'Border Baby'?
Hemerocallis 'Border Baby' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Border Baby' need?
Hemerocallis 'Border Baby' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Border Baby' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Border Baby' 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 'Border Baby'?
Division, seed.
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