Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes' (daylily 'Golden Chimes') — Clump-forming, arching foliage with upright scapes

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes' 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 'Golden Chimes' 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 plantings, containers, cottage gardens and and as a low-maintenance perennial for sunny to partially shaded areas..

About

Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes' is a clump-forming perennial daylily with arching, strap-shaped leaves and upright flowering scapes. It flowers from June to August, the blooms carried above the foliage. Leaves are fresh green and may be deciduous or semi-evergreen. Plant in full sun to partial shade on almost any reasonable soil and keep pets, especially cats, away as the plant is toxic to them.

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 'Golden Chimes' is a cultivated daylily in the Asphodelaceae grown for its summer display of flowers carried on upright scapes above arching, strap-like leaves. As a clump-forming perennial it presents a clear habit in the border and is treated as a herbaceous perennial in UK gardens. Sit it where it receives full sun to partial shade; darker flower tones generally hold better out of the hottest sun. It will tolerate almost any reasonable soil from loam to clay and accepts acid, neutral or alkaline pH. Aim for moist but well-drained planting conditions — established clumps tolerate periods of damp or dry soil. Aspect is flexible (any), and the plant suits both exposed and sheltered sites. It is appropriate for most UK gardens as it rates H6–H7, meaning very hardy to fully hardy across the region. Use Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes' in mixed borders, mass plantings, containers or cottage-style layouts where upright scapes can be appreciated. It also works well to edge paths or beds, lifting its flowers above the foliage. Note the plant is toxic to cats; consult the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for advice and contact numbers. Expect upright scapes of flowers from June to August rising above the arching leaves.

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 'Golden Chimes' 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 plantings, containers, cottage gardens, and as a low-maintenance perennial for sunny to partially shaded areas.
Toxicity: TOXIC to pets (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes'

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 'Golden Chimes'?

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 'Golden Chimes'?

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

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes' need?

Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes' 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 'Golden Chimes'?

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 'Golden Chimes' hardy in the UK?

Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes' 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 'Golden Chimes'?

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.

Is Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes' toxic?

TOXIC to pets (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers.

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