Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Rose Queen' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Rose Queen' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Rose Queen' 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 'Spacecoast Rose Queen' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial daylily that flowers from June to August. Foliage is deciduous and the plant suits full-sun, south-facing, exposed positions on neutral loam kept moist but well-drained. Rated H6 (very hardy) in the UK, it is appropriate for borders and containers.

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.

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In the garden

Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Rose Queen' belongs to the Asphodelaceae and grows as a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with deciduous leaves. Flowering occurs from June to August, so it contributes summer colour over several weeks. The plant's habit makes it straightforward to place in structural planting where a summer display is required. Plant in a south-facing position with full sun on a neutral loam that retains moisture without remaining waterlogged; the species prefers moist but well-drained conditions and will tolerate exposed sites. In the UK it is rated H6, meaning it is very hardy and will withstand typical winter conditions in most gardens when planted in a suitably sheltered soil pocket or container. Use Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Rose Queen' in mixed borders where its clump habit can form recurring waves of summer bloom, or grow in a generously sized container filled with a free-draining multi-purpose compost amended for moisture retention. Leave the clump undisturbed for several seasons to establish; flowering reliably runs from June to August, giving a defined summer period of interest.

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 'Spacecoast Rose Queen' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Rose Queen'

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