Hemerocallis ‘Talquin’s Dusty Rose’ at a Glance
- Color: A soft, muted dusty rose with a contrasting peachy-yellow center.
- Form: Double-flowered with a 50% double percentage, making the blooms look ruffled and full.
- Size: Small blooms approximately 4 inches (10.16 cm) across, growing on tall scapes about 42 inches (106.68 cm) high.
- Bloom Time: Early-to-midseason with a reblooming habit.
- Foliage: Evergreen, retaining its leaves year-round in warmer climates. [1, 2, 3, 4]
A Brief Note on the Name
Day lilies (genus Hemerocallis) are heavily hybridized, meaning the name “Dusty Rose” can sometimes be associated with a few older cultivars. However, ‘Talquin’s Dusty Rose’ is currently the most popular and celebrated iteration on the market. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Care & Cultivation
Day lilies are famous as “the perfect perennial” because they tolerate a wide variety of soils and are drought-tolerant once established. To help ‘Talquin’s Dusty Rose’ thrive, you should: [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Sunlight: Plant in full sun to partial shade. A minimum of 6 hours of sunlight is ideal for vibrant color.
- Soil: They adapt to most soils but thrive in slightly acidic, well-drained loamy soil.
- Watering: Provide about 1 inch of water weekly, especially during the bud-swelling phase just before bloom.
- Maintenance: Deadhead wilted flowers to encourage more buds to open, as individual blooms only last for a single day. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
