The “Chaperone” daylily is an eye-catching, mid-to-late season evergreen tetraploid daylily known for its fiery orange, ruffled petals, a glowing red eye zone, and a chartreuse throat. It produces massive 15 cm blooms on 90 cm scapes, making it a prolific and highly resilient choice for gardeners.
Key Characteristics
- Flower Appearance: Bright, fiery orange with a deep red “eye” near the center, set off by a fresh chartreuse throat. The edges of the petals are lightly ruffled.
- Bloom Size: Large, showy blooms measuring about 15 cm (6 inches) across.
- Plant Height: The flower scapes reach approximately 90 cm (3 feet) tall.
- Bloom Time: Typically flowers in mid-to-late season. It is also known for its excellent bud count and extended bloom duration.
- Foliage: Evergreen, meaning the plant retains its green leaves year-round in warmer climates.
General Daylily Care
The “Chaperone,” like other daylilies (Hemerocallis), benefits from the same tough, easy-to-grow traits that earned the genus the nickname “the perfect perennial”.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours daily) but tolerates partial shade.
- Soil: Adapts to almost any soil type but thrives in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
- Hardiness: These perennials are exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to most pests.
