Overview
Hemerocallis 'Pirate Treasure' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Pirate Treasure' 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 'Pirate Treasure' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous, narrow, strap-like foliage. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position in full sun. It produces funnel-shaped blooms on upright stems during summer, adding seasonal interest to borders and containers. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Pirate Treasure' is best propagated by division or seed and benefits from the genus's characteristic late spring to early summer flowering period.
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 'Pirate Treasure' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Pirate Treasure'
- 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 'Pirate Treasure'?
Hemerocallis 'Pirate Treasure' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Pirate Treasure' need?
Hemerocallis 'Pirate Treasure' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Pirate Treasure' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Pirate Treasure' 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 'Pirate Treasure'?
Division, seed.
More in the Hemerocallis genus
- Hemerocallisdaylily
- Hemerocallis 'Alan'daylily 'Alan'
- Hemerocallis 'All the Magic'Daylily
- Hemerocallis 'Angel Artistry'Daylily
- Hemerocallis 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes'Daylily
- Hemerocallis 'Bursting Bubble'Daylily
- Hemerocallis 'Carolina Low Country'Daylily
- Hemerocallis 'Cartwheels'daylily 'Cartwheels'
