Hemerocallis 'Watership Down' — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Watership Down' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Watership Down' 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 'Watership Down' is a 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 semi-evergreen cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for coastal, cottage, and informal gardens, performing well in both exposed and sheltered positions. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or early autumn.

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 'Watership Down' 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 'Watership Down'

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 'Watership Down'?

Hemerocallis 'Watership Down' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Watership Down' need?

Hemerocallis 'Watership Down' 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.