Hemerocallis 'Web Dancer' (daylily 'Web Dancer') — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Web Dancer' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Web Dancer' 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 'Web Dancer' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial that produces flowers from June to August. It grows in either full sun or partial shade and accepts a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — so long as they remain moist but well-drained. Rated H6 (very hardy), it tolerates both exposed and sheltered situations and suits south- or west-facing positions. Place it in coastal, cottage or informal borders where a summer-flowering clump is required.

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

A member of the Asphodelaceae, Hemerocallis 'Web Dancer' sits within the genus Hemerocallis, plants that have their origins in Asia and have long been selected into garden cultivars. This cultivar is a herbaceous, clump-forming perennial with semi-evergreen foliage and a summer flowering period concentrated from June to August. Give Hemerocallis 'Web Dancer' a sunny to lightly shaded site (full sun or partial shade) on a south- or west-facing aspect for best flowering. It accepts a broad range of soil types — chalk, clay, loam or sand — and a full spectrum of pH values (acid, neutral or alkaline), but the soil should remain moist yet drain freely to avoid waterlogging. The H6 rating indicates it is very hardy in UK gardens and will perform in both exposed and sheltered positions. Use this daylily in coastal margins, cottage borders and informal plantings where a summer display is wanted; its semi-evergreen leaves provide structure outside the flowering months. Flowering is confined to June through August, offering a clear midsummer window of interest in beds, borders and coastal schemes.

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 'Web Dancer' 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 'Web Dancer'

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 'Web Dancer'?

Hemerocallis 'Web Dancer' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Web Dancer' need?

Hemerocallis 'Web Dancer' 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.