Hemerocallis 'AUTUMN RED' daylily
size/type
mid-sized perennial,tall perennial
usual height
0,8-1m
usual width
0,4-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-October
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Daylilies are flowering queens for one day. Each bloom lasts a day but there is no need to worry – every stem bears more blooms and as the plants grow older they have numerous stems each. This low-maintenance perennial is a miracle for those who have limited time to spend looking after their gardens because apart from occasional watering on hot and dry summer day it needs ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. And still it can leave us gazing at their beautiful, lily-like blooms of every possible colour you can think of (except for blue and black).
Description of the plant:
Autumn Red is a rather tall, midseason daylily producing 10-12 cm wide flowers of vibrant red colour with bright yellow midribs and throat. They bloom from late July either continuously until early autumn, or with a short break after the first 3 weeks. Stems are strong, 80-100 cm tall and leaves are deciduous. Bred by one of the most significant female hybridizers of daylilies Elizabeth Noble Nesmith (†1972) from Boston, MS, and registered in 1941.The leaves are deep green, strong and healthy. They appear early in the spring and persist until winter unlike spring bulbs whose leaves wither away after flowering. Apart from occasional slug attack there are no pests or diseases they would suffer from. Put your day lilies on a sunny spot and fertilize it for better flowering every spring, if you want to. It tolerates all types of soil, preferably it likes moist soil. Very hardy to min. -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 29-12-2020
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