Overview
Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' 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 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' is a semi-evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its narrow, strap-like foliage and funnel-shaped flowers that bloom on upright stems in late spring to early summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. It is suitable for full sun or partial shade, making it adaptable to both exposed and sheltered garden aspects, particularly south- or west-facing positions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to coastal, cottage, and informal gardens.
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, 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 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' 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 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher'
- 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 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher'?
Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' need?
Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' 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.
Is Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher' 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 'Spacecoast Dream Catcher'?
Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn.
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