Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' (Daylily) — Clump-forming, arching foliage with upright scapes

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' is a clump-forming, arching foliage with upright scapes perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous or semi-evergreen; arching, strap-shaped, fresh green foliage. Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' grows best in full sun to partial shade; darker colours hold better out of hot sun, and tolerates almost any reasonable soil and from loam to clay soils and acid and neutral or alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6-H7. Suggested uses include borders, mass planting, containers and cut flowers.

About

Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' is a clump-forming perennial daylily with arching, strap-shaped foliage and upright scapes bearing summer flowers. It produces blooms from June to August. Leaves are fresh green and emerge from the plant base, creating a fountain-like clump. Darker flower tones hold better away from the hottest sun.

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

Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' is a cultivated daylily in the Asphodelaceae family, notable for its basal, arching, strap-shaped leaves and erect flower scapes. Flowering runs from June to August, supplying a reliable succession of blooms through the height of summer. Sit it in full sun to partial shade; darker colours will retain their depth better if it is not baked by hot, direct sun for long periods. Soil can be almost any reasonable garden type from loam to clay and may be acid, neutral or alkaline. It prefers moist but well drained conditions yet, once established, will tolerate both damper corners and drier patches. Planting aspect can be any and the cultivar tolerates both exposed and sheltered positions. In UK terms it is rated H6–H7, meaning very hardy to fully hardy across most gardens. The clump-forming habit and upright scapes suit mixed borders, massed drifts and larger containers, and the stems are suitable for cutting. Allow space for the arching foliage to spread so the scapes sit clear of the leaves; this helps display the flowers and makes cutting stems for arrangements easier.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; darker colours hold better out of hot sun
Soil type: Almost any reasonable soil, from loam to clay
Soil pH: Acid, neutral or alkaline
Soil moisture: Moist but well drained; tolerates both damp and dry once established
Aspect: Any
Exposure: Exposed or sheltered
UK hardiness: H6-H7

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Habit: Clump-forming, arching foliage with upright scapes
Foliage: Deciduous or semi-evergreen; arching, strap-shaped, fresh green
Suggested uses: Borders, mass planting, containers, cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Doubloons'

Cultivation: Among the most forgiving of perennials, and effectively unkillable once settled. They flower most freely in an open position with reasonable moisture while the buds are forming, and benefit from division every four or five years, since a congested clump produces plenty of leaf and progressively fewer scapes.
Pruning: Snap off spent blooms to keep the display clean, and cut scapes to the base once all buds have finished. Remove dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
Propagation: Divide in early spring or immediately after flowering, splitting the crown into fans each with roots attached. Proliferations that form on the scapes of some cultivars can be rooted as cuttings.
Pest resistance: Slugs and snails graze new spring growth, and hemerocallis gall midge distorts buds in early summer - affected buds are best picked off and destroyed.
Disease resistance: Robust. Daylily rust is the main disease of note but remains uncommon in the UK.

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Hemerocallis 'Doubloons'?

Among the most forgiving of perennials, and effectively unkillable once settled. They flower most freely in an open position with reasonable moisture while the buds are forming, and benefit from division every four or five years, since a congested clump produces plenty of leaf and progressively fewer scapes.

Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis 'Doubloons'?

Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' prefers full sun to partial shade; darker colours hold better out of hot sun. It suits exposed or sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' need?

Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' grows best in almost any reasonable soil and from loam to clay soil. It prefers acid and neutral or alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well drained; tolerates both damp and dry once established.

How do I prune Hemerocallis 'Doubloons'?

Snap off spent blooms to keep the display clean, and cut scapes to the base once all buds have finished. Remove dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.

Is Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' hardy in the UK?

Hemerocallis 'Doubloons' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate Hemerocallis 'Doubloons'?

Divide in early spring or immediately after flowering, splitting the crown into fans each with roots attached. Proliferations that form on the scapes of some cultivars can be rooted as cuttings.

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