Overview
Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' 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 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its narrow, strap-like foliage and funnel-shaped blooms that appear on upright stems in late spring or early summer. This deciduous cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in full sun or a south-facing, exposed aspect. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders and containers, offering summer interest. Propagation is typically by division or seed.
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.
Wikipedia contributors, "Daylily", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Daylily
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 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight'
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight'?
Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' need?
Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Juanita's Picotee Delight' 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 'Juanita's Picotee Delight'?
Division, seed.
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