Hemerocallis 'PURPLELICIOUS' daylily (tetraploid)
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,5-0,6m
usual width
0,3-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-August
location
full to partial sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
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:
Purplelicious daylily is a strong perennial with large flowers that are up to 12 cm across. They are rich purple red with a deep burgundy red eye around a rich yellow throat and appear in midsummer. The margins of the main 3 petals are slightly frilled and decorated with a light yellow outline. Stems are strong, 60-80 cm tall.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 -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 09-08-2013.
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