Hemerocallis 'Golden Gate' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Golden Gate' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Golden Gate' 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 'Golden Gate' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae valued for its summer display of day-opening flowers. It carries deciduous, basal strap-like leaves and sends up flowering scapes above the foliage. In the UK it flowers from June to August. Plant into a south-facing, exposed spot in a neutral loam that stays moist but drains freely, either in a border or a container.

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 Gate' belongs to the genus Hemerocallis, commonly called daylilies, and has origins in the group of plants native to Asia. Although not a true lily, it is cultivated for its brief but repeatable bloom each flowering stem produces individual blooms that ordinarily open for a single day, giving the July display its characteristic movement and succession. Place Hemerocallis 'Golden Gate' in full sun on a south-facing, exposed site where a neutral loam can be kept moist but well-drained; heavy wet soils or constantly dry positions will reduce flowering. The plant is classified H6, which translates to very hardy in UK terms and means it will tolerate open garden conditions over winter. Aim for a site where roots have good moisture retention without waterlogging. Use this Hemerocallis in mixed borders or planted in large containers so the flowering scapes can be appreciated above the strap-like, deciduous foliage. Maintenance is straightforward: avoid deep summer drought, and lift or tidy flower scapes after the main June to August flush to keep the clump neat and to reveal the base of the plant for the following season.

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 'Golden Gate' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Golden Gate'

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