Hemerocallis 'Capernaum Cocktail' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Capernaum Cocktail' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Capernaum Cocktail' 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 'Capernaum Cocktail' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae grown for its flowers, which appear from June to August. The foliage is deciduous and dies back after the season. It favours full sun on neutral loam that stays moist but drains well and suits south-facing, exposed positions. Rated H6 (very hardy), it is appropriate for borders and containers.

About the genus

A daylily, day lily or ditch-lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, native to Asia. Despite the common name, it is not taxonomically classified in the lily genus. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred Hemerocallis species for their attractive flowers; a select few species of the genus have edible petals, while some are extremely toxic.

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In the garden

A cultivated selection of the genus Hemerocallis in the Asphodelaceae, Hemerocallis 'Capernaum Cocktail' is a herbaceous perennial valued for its concentrated summer flowering from June to August. The plant forms a clump of deciduous foliage each season, producing the flowering stems over a defined summer period. Position it in full sun on a neutral loam where the soil remains moist but well drained; a south-facing, exposed site matches its listed preferences. The H6 rating means it is classed as very hardy for UK conditions and will endure exposed sites where winter temperatures can be low. Avoid heavy waterlogging by ensuring free drainage in the planting hole or container compost. Its clump-forming habit makes it straightforward to place in the middle or rear of a mixed herbaceous border or in suitably large containers where soil moisture can be kept consistent. Flowering is concentrated between June and August, creating a defined summer display that complements structural foliage in borders or provides seasonal interest in pots.

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 'Capernaum Cocktail' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Capernaum Cocktail'

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