The Cape Abalone daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Cape Abalone’) is a popular, evergreen daylily known for its pearly cream petals, soft apricot shimmer, and heavily ruffled edges. It is a vigorous, mid-season bloomer that maintains its vivid form and color even in extreme weather.
Key Characteristics
- Bloom Size & Shape: Large 16 cm (6.5-inch) flowers.
- Plant Height: Scapes grow to about 85 cm (33 inches) tall.
- Foliage: Evergreen, meaning it retains its foliage year-round in many climates.
- Performance: Exceptional bud count with prolific flowering. [1]
Growing & Care Tips
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun to semi-shade.
- Watering: Needs regular watering for the first 3 weeks to establish roots, then deeply once a week during dry weather.
- Planting Depth: Plant with the crown just below the ground surface, leaving 30–50 cm of spacing between plants.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is typically sold as a dormant tuberous root or bulb.
