Overview
Hemerocallis 'Brushed with Bronze' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Brushed with Bronze' 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 'Brushed with Bronze' is a deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hemerocallis, known for its narrow, strap-like foliage and funnel-shaped flowers that appear on upright stems in late spring or early summer. This daylily cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in full sun or light shade, preferably a south-facing, exposed aspect. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for growing in borders or containers and can be propagated by division or seed. Its season of interest is summer.
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 'Brushed with Bronze' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Brushed with Bronze'
- 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 'Brushed with Bronze'?
Hemerocallis 'Brushed with Bronze' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Brushed with Bronze' need?
Hemerocallis 'Brushed with Bronze' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Brushed with Bronze' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Brushed with Bronze' 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 'Brushed with Bronze'?
Division, seed.
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