Hemerocallis 'French Twist' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'French Twist' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'French Twist' 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 'French Twist' is a clump-forming daylily in the Asphodelaceae that produces summer flowers from June to August. It carries deciduous to semi-evergreen, strap-like leaves and sends up flowering scapes above the foliage. Suited to full sun on south- or west-facing sites, it tolerates exposed as well as sheltered positions. Use it in borders or in containers where summer blooms are wanted.

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 'French Twist' belongs to the genus Hemerocallis, a group of perennials originating from Asia and long cultivated for their showy, short-lived blooms. Individual daylily flowers usually open for a single day, but plants put up multiple buds on each scape, producing a steady display through the season from June to August. Plant it in full sun, ideally on a south- or west-facing aspect, where the site receives the most light. It will grow in a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — and tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline conditions provided the soil is moist but well drained. The cultivar copes with both exposed and sheltered locations and carries an H6 rating (very hardy), so it withstands frost across most UK gardens. As a clump-forming perennial, Hemerocallis 'French Twist' suits mixed borders and containers; place containers where the flowering scapes are visible from patios or paths. The foliage remains attractive outside the flowering period, forming a fountain of strap-like leaves that sets off the summer blooms.

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 'French Twist' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'French Twist'

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 'French Twist'?

Hemerocallis 'French Twist' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'French Twist' need?

Hemerocallis 'French Twist' 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.