Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist' 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 'Coral Mist' is a clump-forming daylily in the Asphodelaceae family, grown for its summer display. The plant bears deciduous to semi-evergreen, strap-like leaves and produces its main flush of flowers from June to August. It prefers full sun on south- or west-facing sites and needs moist but well-drained soil. Rated H6 (very hardy), it tolerates both exposed and sheltered positions.

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 cultivar of Hemerocallis in the Asphodelaceae, Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist' forms neat clumps of basal, strap-shaped foliage and comes into bloom in mid to high summer. The foliage can be deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on winter conditions, so the clump contributes structure to the border outside the flowering months. Flowering occurs from June to August. Plant in full sun on a south- or west-facing site where plants receive strong light for much of the day. The cultivar accepts a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — so long as the soil remains moist but well drained; it tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Exposure is flexible, with the plant coping in both exposed and sheltered situations. H6 hardiness means it is very hardy in UK gardens and will withstand most winter conditions gardeners commonly encounter. Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist' suits mixed borders and containers alike, adding summer colour while the clumping habit helps define planting groups. Use it where a clear summer flowering window is useful, such as massed along a border edge or at the back of a mixed container. Its foliage provides seasonal shape once the summer flowering has finished.

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 'Coral Mist' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist'

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 'Coral Mist'?

Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist' need?

Hemerocallis 'Coral Mist' 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.