The ‘Alan‘ daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Alan’) is a classic, hardy herbaceous perennial famous for its large, deep red blooms, distinct white midribs, and bold yellow centers. The flowers are robust and make excellent space-fillers for herbaceous borders in both cottage and informal gardens. [1, 2]
Key Plant Characteristics
- Flower Type: Large, deep red petals with a prominent white mid-rib leading into a strong, brilliant yellow throat.
- Foliage: Thick, strap-like, deep green linear leaves.
- Bloom Time: Typically mid-summer (July and August).
- Growth Size: Forms a neat, dense clump reaching about 70 to 90 cm in height. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Care & Cultivation Tips
- Sunlight: Thrives best in full sun to partial shade. For the most prolific blooms, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is recommended. [1, 2, 3]
- Soil: Highly adaptable, but prefers fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. They can even tolerate heavy clay. [1, 2]
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant, though occasional watering in spring is beneficial. [1]
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to improve the garden’s appearance and prevent seed production. Once the entire flower stem has finished blooming, cut it back to the ground. [1, 2]
- Propagation: Best propagated by division in either spring or early autumn.
