The ‘Little Pumpkin’ daylily (or Hemerocallis) is a popular miniature perennial known for its vibrant, pumpkin-yellow to orange flowers and low-maintenance care. Standing roughly 50 cm (20 inches) tall, it features petite blooms, typically spanning 5 to 9 cm across. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Depending on the specific cultivar variant, here is how you can expect this hardy daylily to perform:
Popular Cultivar Variants
- ‘Tiny Pumpkin’: Bred by Elizabeth M. Hudson in 1975, this miniature evergreen daylily produces striking orange-yellow blooms with a green throat and is a reliable early-midseason bloomer. [1, 2]
- ‘Foxwood’s Little Pumpkin’: Introduced in 1994, this dormant diploid daylily is slightly larger and features deep orange-gold petals with an eye-catching burgundy/wine eyezone above a green throat. [1]
Care and Maintenance
- Sunlight: Thrives best in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil & Water: Prefers average, well-drained soil. Once established, it develops a hearty constitution and is highly drought-tolerant.
- Landscaping: Perfect for container planting, border edging, or planting en masse to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
