Overview
Hemerocallis 'Shake the Mountains' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Shake the Mountains' 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 'Shake the Mountains' is a deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hemerocallis, known for its narrow, strap-like foliage and funnel-shaped flowers that bloom 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 and is best propagated by division or seed. Its season of interest is summer.
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 'Shake the Mountains' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Shake the Mountains'
- 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 'Shake the Mountains'?
Hemerocallis 'Shake the Mountains' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Shake the Mountains' need?
Hemerocallis 'Shake the Mountains' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Shake the Mountains' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Shake the Mountains' 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 'Shake the Mountains'?
Division, seed.
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