Overview
Hemerocallis 'Reach for the Heavens' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Reach for the Heavens' 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 'Reach for the Heavens' is a deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hemerocallis, known for its narrow, strap-like foliage and funnel-shaped flowers that appear on upright stems in late spring or early summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders and containers. Propagation is by division or seed, and it provides summer interest in the garden.
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 'Reach for the Heavens' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Reach for the Heavens'
- 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 'Reach for the Heavens'?
Hemerocallis 'Reach for the Heavens' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Reach for the Heavens' need?
Hemerocallis 'Reach for the Heavens' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Reach for the Heavens' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Reach for the Heavens' 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 'Reach for the Heavens'?
Division, seed.
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