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Ruby Spider Daylily
Hemerocallis x 'Ruby Spider'
Pronunciation: hem-er-oh-KAL-iss
SKU #07628
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, especially when in bloom.
SIZE:
Reaches 30 to 34 in. tall, 24 in. wide.
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| Description | A spectacular daylily with enormous, dark ruby red flowers with intriguing, spatula-shaped petals that open wide and flat, displaying golden yellow throats. Plant en masse for stunning visual impact. Adaptable to dry conditions and tolerant of pollution, black walnut trees and salt. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer to midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Avens (Geum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Salvia (Salvia); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich loam; adapts to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during the 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. |
| History | This award-winning selection was bred by Patric Stamile, one of the premier Daylily plantsmen of our time. A tetraploid variety, it has twice the chromosomes of the traditional Hemerocallis, which contributes to it's greater vigor, exceptionally large blooms (9 inches wide), and vibrant color. |
Details
| Description | A spectacular daylily with enormous, dark ruby red flowers with intriguing, spatula-shaped petals that open wide and flat, displaying golden yellow throats. Plant en masse for stunning visual impact. Adaptable to dry conditions and tolerant of pollution, black walnut trees and salt. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer to midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Avens (Geum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Salvia (Salvia); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich loam; adapts to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during the 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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History
| History | This award-winning selection was bred by Patric Stamile, one of the premier Daylily plantsmen of our time. A tetraploid variety, it has twice the chromosomes of the traditional Hemerocallis, which contributes to it's greater vigor, exceptionally large blooms (9 inches wide), and vibrant color. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.