The Pink Flirt Daylily (botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Pink Flirt’) is a highly popular, award-winning perennial cultivar registered in 1987 by the American Daylily Society. It is widely celebrated in the gardening community for its trumpet-shaped, vibrant ruffled blooms and remarkable hardiness. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Characteristics at a Glance
- Flower Appearance: Large, fragrant, bright pink tepals featuring a soft green or yellow throat. Each blossom can reach up to 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter.
- Bloom Time: Blooms early in the season (typically May to June) with the unique ability to rebloom later in early autumn.
- Plant Size: Grows to a mature height of roughly 45 to 50 cm (18 to 20 inches) and spreads about 40 cm (16 inches) wide.
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen, linear, sword-shaped leaves that form thick, clumping mounds.
- Hardiness: Extremely resilient, capable of surviving temperatures down to -29° C (USDA Hardiness Zone 5). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
