About
A compact perennial to around 50cm tall with arching, narrow leaves and two-toned, deep red flowers with yellow throats, edgings and mid-ribs; flowers are produced successionally over a long season from late spring to late summer.
About the genus
Hemerocallis may be evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with narrow, strap-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers on erect stems in late spring or early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicityTOXIC to pets (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. See Hemerocallis cultivation for further details
PruningDeadheading will improve appearance and can help reduce hemerocallis gall midge. Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished and remove dead foliage as required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, hemerocallis gall midge, glasshouse red spider mite and Thrips
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to bacterial leaf and stem rot