Hemerocallis 'Oy Vey' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Oy Vey' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Oy Vey' 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 'Oy Vey' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with semi-evergreen foliage that carries its flowers from June to August. It suits positions in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soils. The plant is rated H6 (very hardy) for UK conditions. It works well in coastal, cottage and informal garden settings.

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

In the garden

Hemerocallis 'Oy Vey' sits in the genus Hemerocallis within the Asphodelaceae and grows as a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with semi-evergreen leaves. Its flowering season in the UK runs from June to August, providing a concentrated summer display of blooms. Plant Hemerocallis 'Oy Vey' in full sun or partial shade on soil that is moist but well-drained; it adapts to chalk, clay, loam or sand and tolerates acid, alkaline or neutral pH. Choose a south- or west-facing aspect for best flowering and expect the cultivar to withstand exposed as well as sheltered sites. The H6 rating means it is very hardy in UK gardens. Use this daylily where summer flowers are needed in coastal, cottage or informal schemes. The semi-evergreen foliage gives structure outside the bloom period, so position the clump where foliage remains visible between seasons. To get the most from its summer display, allow the flower scapes to stand clear of surrounding plants so the blooms from June to August are not masked.

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 'Oy Vey' 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 'Oy Vey'

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 'Oy Vey'?

Hemerocallis 'Oy Vey' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Oy Vey' need?

Hemerocallis 'Oy Vey' 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.