Children's Festival Daylily
Hemerocallis x 'Children's Festival'
SKU
04052
A favorite perennial for its showy blooms. Large, 4 1/2 in. blooms of peach with apricot throats on 2 ft. stalks. This selection reblooms later in the season. Herbaceous.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hem-er-oh-KAL-iss |
|---|---|
| Lore | The original small flowered daylily native to China is still cultivated there as a food crop. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing to 2 ft. tall. Clump forming. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-summer with some repeat blooming |
| Design Ideas | This carefree perennial fits into almost any garden. Spot into perennial borders as individuals or small clusters. Mass into a sea of color that functions much like groundcover. You can arrange them in a row against foundations as a mini hedge. With its strap-leafed form and flowers on long wand-like stems, Daylily offers dramatic relief between dwarf shrubs. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in organically rich loam; adapts to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Remove old foliage and spent blooms for a neat appearance and to promote continued bloom.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 11
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