The Daylily “In Excess” (Hemerocallis ‘In Excess’) is a highly fragrant, diploid daylily registered in 1993 by hybridizer Scott Alexander. It is widely celebrated in gardens for its fluffy, ruffled, double-form blooms, which feature a beautiful blend of melon and pink petals alongside a vibrant green throat. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Characteristics
- Bloom Form: Double (The extra petals give it a lavish, peony- or dahlia-like appearance).
- Color: Melon and pink blend with a green throat.
- Flower Size: ~5 inches (12.7 cm).
- Scape Height: ~28 inches (71.12 cm).
- Blooming Season: Early to mid-season.
- Rebloom: Yes.
- Foliage: Evergreen.
- Fragrance: Very fragrant. [1, 2]
Growing Tips
- Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of full sun for the best flower production.
- Watering: Needs about an inch of water per week, or slightly more during hot and blooming periods.
- Care: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to keep the plant tidy, and remove dead or yellowed foliage in the spring.
- Division: Like many daylilies, ‘In Excess’ will produce the most flowers if divided every 3 to 5 years when the clumps become too crowded.
