Overview

Hemerocallis 'Christmas Candles' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Christmas Candles' 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 'Christmas Candles' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its narrow, strap-like foliage and funnel-shaped flowers. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders and containers. The plant flowers in summer and is best 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 'Christmas Candles' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Borders, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Christmas Candles'

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

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