Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam' is a clump-forming daylily in the Asphodelaceae, valued for its summer display. It carries deciduous to semi-evergreen, strap-like foliage and flowers from June to August. Best sited in full sun on moist but well-drained soils across a wide pH range. Suits south- or west-facing borders and containers in both exposed and sheltered positions.

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 'Radiant Moonbeam' is a clump-forming cultivar of Hemerocallis in the Asphodelaceae, grown for its concentrated mid-summer flowering. It produces basal, strap-like leaves that may be deciduous or semi-evergreen depending on location and winter conditions, and it flowers between June and August. Plant in a sunny spot; full sun and a south- or west-facing aspect will encourage the best bloom sequence. It tolerates a broad range of soils—chalk, clay, loam or sand—and a full range of soil pH from acid to alkaline, provided the soil remains moist but well-drained. The exposure range includes both exposed and sheltered positions, and an H6 hardiness rating means it is very hardy in most UK gardens. Use Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam' where a summer-flowering perennial is needed: it performs well in mixed borders and in containers placed on patios or terraces. Its clump-forming habit gives a clear structure to planting schemes while the June to August flowering window provides mid-summer interest in borders or grouped containers.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun
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 'Radiant Moonbeam' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam'

Propagation: Division in early spring or early autumn
Pest resistance: Aphids, Slugs, Snails, Hemerocallis gall midge, 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 'Radiant Moonbeam'?

Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam' need?

Hemerocallis 'Radiant Moonbeam' 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.