Overview
Hemerocallis 'Lovely Rita' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Lovely Rita' 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 'Lovely Rita' is a deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its narrow, strap-like foliage and funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally positioned in full sun or light shade, preferably on a south-facing, exposed aspect. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best suited for borders and containers. 'Lovely Rita' blooms in summer, adding seasonal interest to the garden and can be propagated 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 'Lovely Rita' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Lovely Rita'
- 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 'Lovely Rita'?
Hemerocallis 'Lovely Rita' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Lovely Rita' need?
Hemerocallis 'Lovely Rita' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Lovely Rita' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Lovely Rita' 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 'Lovely Rita'?
Division, seed.
More in the Hemerocallis genus
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