Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' is a clump-forming daylily in the Asphodelaceae that flowers June to August. It produces basal, strap-like leaves that are deciduous to semi-evergreen, forming neat clumps. Best grown in full sun on moist but well-drained soils across a wide pH range, it tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand. Suited to south- or west-facing borders and containers and hardy to H6 (very hardy).

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 daylily, Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' belongs to the genus Hemerocallis, a group of perennial plants with origins in Asia. As a clump-forming cultivar it yields basal, strap-like foliage from which summer flower scapes rise; flowering extends from June to August, offering a clear summer display. Plant it in a sunny site where the soil stays moist but drains freely, as it accepts chalk, clay, loam or sand and a wide soil pH. A south- or west-facing position encourages the best flowering; it copes with both exposed and sheltered situations. It is rated H6, meaning it is very hardy in UK gardens and will survive typical winter conditions without special protection. Use Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' as a structural element in mixed borders or to fill a container on a sunny patio. The clump-forming habit provides year-round architectural interest from the strap-like leaves even after the summer flowers have finished, making it straightforward to position where foliage form matters as much as the summer bloom.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate'

Propagation: Division in early spring or early autumn
Pest resistance: Aphids, Slugs, Snails, Hemerocallis gall midge, 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 'Celery Plate'?

Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' need?

Hemerocallis 'Celery Plate' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.