The Hemerocallis ‘Orange Electric’ is a striking, award-winning daylily hybridized by Patrick Stamile in 2002. Known for its brilliant, vivid orange blooms, it is a highly sought-after perennial for ornamental gardens and vibrant landscape borders. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Characteristics & Care
- Flower Appearance: The flowers feature brilliant electric-orange petals highlighted by a bold, contrasting red eyezone and a bright green throat. They are lightly ruffled with pencil-thin red edges. [1, 2]
- Size: The scapes (flower stalks) reach about 86 cm (34 inches) tall, and the individual flowers are around 13 cm (5 inches) across. [1, 2]
- Bloom Time & Habit: It blooms early to mid-season and often features reblooming tendencies. Like all daylilies, individual blooms are diurnal, meaning they open in the morning and last for only one day. [1, 2, 3]
- Foliage: This variety is an evergreen tetraploid, meaning it keeps its lush foliage year-round in warmer climates. [1, 2]
- Fragrance: The flowers are delightfully fragrant. [1]
Ideal Growing Conditions
