The ‘Ballet Folklorico’ daylily is a highly sought-after, vividly colored Hemerocallis cultivar known for its dramatic, ruffled, and layered blooms that mimic the flowing skirts of traditional Mexican Folklorico dancers. [1, 2, 3]
Key Characteristics & Care
- Flower Structure: A unique tetraploid, heavily ruffled daylily featuring multiple layers of vividly colored frills.
- Bloom Season: Typically flowers midseason, bringing vibrant color to summer gardens.
- Sunlight Needs: Thrives in full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is recommended).
- Hardiness Zones: Highly adaptable and suitable for planting in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Growing Tips
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil with a pH around 6.0 to 6.5.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the blooming phase.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms daily during peak season to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy garden bed. [1, 2, 3]
