Hemerocallis 'Long Stocking' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Long Stocking' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Long Stocking' 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 'Long Stocking' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae that flowers from June to August. The foliage is deciduous and dies back after the season. It prefers full sun on neutral loam that remains moist but is well drained and suits south-facing, exposed sites. Plant in borders or containers; it endures the UK's H6 (very hardy) conditions.

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 'Long Stocking' is a cultivar of Hemerocallis in the Asphodelaceae grown as a clump-forming herbaceous perennial for its summer flowering. Blooming runs from June to August, providing a sustained display through the warmer months while the foliage remains present until after flowering. Choose a planting spot in full sun on neutral loam that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged. A south-facing, exposed position gives the best light and air movement; the soil should be moist but well drained to prevent root problems. The H6 rating means it is very hardy in UK conditions and will tolerate typical winter temperatures when sited correctly. Use Hemerocallis 'Long Stocking' where a clump-forming perennial is needed: mixed borders to sit between taller shrubs and lower edging, or in suitably large containers on a sunny patio. Leaves are deciduous and die back after the season, and flowering reliably occurs from June to August each year.

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 'Long Stocking' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Long Stocking'

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