Hemerocallis 'Crintonic Shadowlands' (daylily 'Critonic Shadowlands') — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Crintonic Shadowlands' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Crintonic Shadowlands' 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 'Crintonic Shadowlands' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial daylily that produces a seasonal display of flowers from June to August. It has deciduous foliage and establishes as a compact clump. Grow it in full sun on neutral loam that remains moist but drains freely. The plant is rated H6, indicating it tolerates very cold UK winters when well-sited.

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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Daylily", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Daylily

In the garden

Hemerocallis 'Crintonic Shadowlands' belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial grown for its summer blooms. Flowering runs from June to August, so plan surrounding planting to support that midsummer display. Its deciduous leaves die back over winter, leaving the root clump to renew the following season. Locate this Hemerocallis in a south-facing, exposed spot where it receives strong sun; the species performs best in loam of neutral pH that stays moist but is free-draining. Avoid heavy, waterlogged positions; a well-structured soil or a planting mixture with good drainage will reduce the risk of crown issues. In containers, use a free-draining potting compost and ensure the rootball never sits in standing water. The plant’s hardiness is H6, meaning it is very hardy across most of the UK when given a suitable sunny, sheltered-to-exposed site. Use it at the front or middle of borders where its seasonal flowering can be seen, or in containers on a sunny patio to concentrate the bloom display. Expect the clump’s growth cycle to produce foliage through spring and early summer, with blooms appearing between June and August.

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 'Crintonic Shadowlands' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Crintonic Shadowlands'

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