The Miniature Crimson Icon daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Crimson Icon’) is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial celebrated for its vibrant, clear red, 10 cm miniature blooms, which are beautifully accented by a vivid yellow-green throat. It blooms prolifically throughout the summer, producing dozens of blossoms per plant. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Plant Characteristics
- Height & Spread: Reaches a compact, clumping height of roughly 30–50 cm, making it perfectly suited for containers, borders, or smaller gardens.
- Foliage: Narrow, strap-like, semi-evergreen bright green leaves that provide excellent year-round interest.
- Bloom Time: Flowers repeatedly over a long period during the summer months. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Care & Cultivation
- Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers moist, free-draining soil, though it will adapt to most soil types.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established. It requires about an inch of water weekly during warm growing months.
- Maintenance: Cut back dead foliage in late winter or early spring and remove spent flower stalks to encourage continued blooming. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
