Hemerocallis 'NORTON ORANGE' daylily (tetraploid)
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,6-0,8m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-July
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
2 (down to -45°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:
When Norton Orange daylily flowered for the first time in our garden centre it instantly grabbed all the attention of everyone around. Large, pure golden yellow flowers shine like a hot afternoon sun and clearly show why this perennial has “lily” in its name. Just one thing – in no way is this flower orange. Perhaps only in case there is a new variety of oranges that have golden colour … Norton Orange daylily makes sturdy stems, 60 cm or more tall, with many flower buds, blooming from end June until July. Moreover, it is a repeat bloomer that can offer a new set of its gorgeous flowers in September.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. Extremely hardy to -45°C (USDA zone 2).
Last update 27-05-2012.
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