Hemerocallis
Hemerocallis (hay-me-ro-ka-lis) AKA Day lilies are so named because the individual flowers only last a day. Don't for one minute think this means a poor floral display as there are so many buds borne on the many stems that that you will hardly notice that just one of the flowers has finished its display. Day lilies are almost fool proof plants in that they are remarkably easy to grow. They are very tolerant of soil type and have a survival instinct that will surprise even the most neglectful gardener. Happiest in full sun but tolerant of light shade; preferably in soil that does not get bone dry.
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At Wairere we stock predominantly evergreen Day Lilies. Your new plant will quickly form a clump of broad grassy like foliage. You will have to watch for slugs and snails making a home in the centre of the clump, so use your preferred method of dispatch every now and then. In spring flower stems will start to appear and should continue through to mid summer. Some sporadic flowering can occur through to autumn. The colour range is fantastic from pure white, brightest yellow, lemon yellow, deep wine red, peach, pink, crimson, salmon, etc, etc. Flowers can be large or small, single, double, wavy or frilly. Day Lilies are not renowned for their fragrance but many do have a soft pleasant perfume. Clumps can be tidied easily with the tugging off of scruffy looking foliage or just simply cut back the whole plant (you can be quite ruthless) and watch fresh new leaves appear almost immediately.
Use to quickly fill a blank space in the garden, cover banks or suppress weeds. Intersperse in the perennial border or you can even use as a container plant. If you lived in China or Japan you would probably throw some in the wok when doing a stir fry as Day Lilies are cultivated as a food crop in these countries. All parts of the plant are edible and the buds are particularly delicious. I like sprinkling the flowers in a summer salad.
Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, Day Lilies are certainly worth adding to your wish list for ease of care and long flowering period.
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8 LISTINGS
aka Day Lily
Daylily. Attractive open pale pink flowers with a yellow throat. Easy care and hardy will grow just about anywhere but loves the sun. Excellent filler, will repeat flower and most effective planted in massed groups. Evergreen.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1m x 1m
Hemerocallis Alvatine Taylor
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
Day lily. Stunning deep purple flowers, almost black, with a yellow throat. Easy care and hardy will grow just about anywhere but loves the sun. Excellent filler, will repeat flower and most effective planted in massed groups. Evergreen.
Hemerocallis Black Ambrosia
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
aka Daylily
An award winning Day Lily with gorgeous clear yellow blooms with a hint of fragrance. The blooms appear for months from summer through to early autumn. Quickly forms a strong clump of upright green foliage, will grow just about anywhere, sun or part shade. Hardy. Perennial.
This Day Lily is considered to be one of the best 'yellows' available.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 100cm x 100cm
Hemerocallis Buttered Popcorn
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
aka Day Lily
Very striking rich chestnut brown flowers. Day Lilies are an extremely rewarding perennial that do not require a lot of fuss and attention. Quick to establish in just about any soil, happiest in full sun but tolerant of some shade. Long flowering, perfect for planting in drifts. Evergreen.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1m x 1m
Hemerocallis Chestnut Lane
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
aka Daylily
A sumptuous and award winning Day Lily with large textured summer blooms that are creamy pink with a hint of lime green in the centre. Fresh green foliage that quickly forms a clump. Easy to establish in just about any soil, happiest in full sun but tolerant of some shade. Perennial.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 100cm x 100cm
Hemerocallis Lauren Leah
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
aka Day Lily
This Day Lily has some serious "wow"! Large sumptuous scarlet red blooms with a striking yellowish green throat. Quick to establish in just about any soil, happiest in full sun but tolerant of some shade. Long flowering and perfect for planting in drifts. Evergreen. Award winner.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1m x 1m
Hemerocallis Scarlet Orbit
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
aka Day Lily
'Stella Bella' is an extremely tolerant and hardy Day Lily that has been known to bloom for up to 6 months! The flowers are a warm yellow and not overly large. Perfect for mass planting. Happiest in sun but will tolerate some shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 100cm x 100cm
Hemerocallis Stella Bella
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
aka Day lily
Absolutely exquisite deepest wine blooms highlighted by a lime yellow centre. An established clump is simply stunning in full bloom. Flowers profusely over spring and summer. Happy in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1m x 1m
Hemerocallis Vintage Bordeaux
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
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