The DBL Double Sweet Innocence daylily (Hemerocallis) is an eye-catching, double-flowered perennial known for its frilly, layered blooms that create a “flower within a flower” effect. It is highly prized by gardeners for adding unique texture and rich, enchanting color to outdoor spaces. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Characteristics
- Flower Type: Double. This means it possesses extra whorls of petals or petaloid stamens instead of the standard single-daylily form, giving it a fluffy appearance similar to a peony.
- Growth Type: Evergreen tuberous roots.
- Mature Size: 60 cm to 120 cm (approx. 24 to 47 inches) in height.
- Planting Spacing: 30 cm apart. [1, 2, 3]
Care & Cultivation
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun to semi-shade.
- Soil & Watering: It prefers rich, average, well-drained soil and requires consistent watering (e.g., about 1 inch per week or 10 minutes every few days if planted in the ground).
- Flowering/Planting: Planted from August through May, it typically blooms during the warmer months (November to April). [1, 2]
