Hemerocallis 'John Benoot' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'John Benoot' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'John Benoot' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include coastal and cottage and informal garden.

About

Hemerocallis 'John Benoot' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial daylily with semi-evergreen foliage and summer flowering scapes. It blooms from June to August. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil; it tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand and a wide range of pH. Rated H6 (very hardy), it suits coastal, cottage and informal garden situations.

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 'John Benoot' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae with semi-evergreen leaves and a defined summer display, flowering from June to August. The cultivar produces upright scapes from the basal foliage, carrying the season's flowers while the leaves remain present for much of the year. Give it a sunny or partially shaded spot; it thrives in full sun but will tolerate some afternoon shade. It accepts a broad range of soil types — chalk, clay, loam or sand — and a range of pH from acid to alkaline, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Position it on a south- or west-facing bank or border for the best light and flowering, and it will cope equally well in exposed coastal sites or more sheltered beds thanks to its H6 rating (very hardy). Use Hemerocallis 'John Benoot' where a structured, long-lasting herbaceous element is needed: along cottage borders, informal mixed plantings or coastal schemes. The semi-evergreen leaves extend the season of interest beyond the June–August blooms and help maintain a clear clump outline through mild winters.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
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 'John Benoot' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'John Benoot'

Propagation: Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, hemerocallis gall midge, glasshouse red spider mite and Thrips
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis 'John Benoot'?

Hemerocallis 'John Benoot' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'John Benoot' need?

Hemerocallis 'John Benoot' 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.