Hemerocallis EveryDaylily Bronze ('Ver00274') (EveryDaylily Series)
daylily [EveryDaylily Bronze]
An herbaceous perennial with a dwarf growing habit, that reaches approximately 35cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, narrow, strap-like green leaves and yellow-ochre flowers to 8cm across consistently during the summer months until the first frost
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC to pets (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Hemerocallis may be evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with narrow, strap-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers on erect stems in late spring or early summer
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. Flowering is likely to be poor in shadier situations. Tolerant of heavy clay and poorer soils. May need watering in spring to early summer in dry conditions to ensure flowering. See hemerocallis cultivation or daylily cultivation.
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, hemerocallis gall midge, glasshouse red spider mite and Thrips
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot
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