The ‘Hearts and Flowers’ daylily (Hemerocallis) is a highly sought-after, eye-catching perennial celebrated for its delicate, pastel coloration and vigorous growth habit. [1, 2, 3]
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: It features beautifully ruffled, pale pink petals highlighted by a distinct rose-colored eye zone and a striking yellow-to-green throat. [1]
- Bloom Size & Scape: Flowers typically measure about 4 inches across, borne on scapes that reach around 26 inches in height. [1]
- Growth Cycle: Like all daylilies, individual blooms last for only a single day, opening in the morning and fading at night. However, established plants produce an abundance of buds to ensure a prolonged blooming season. [1]
Ideal Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: They thrive in full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is recommended for the best blooms).
- Soil: They prefer well-draining, moderately fertile soil, though they are highly tolerant of various soil types.
- Watering: Provide moderate watering. They are quite drought-tolerant once established but look their best with consistent moisture. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
