The “Romantique” daylily does not officially exist in botanical registries; you are likely thinking of the popular Romantic Returns daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Romantic Returns’) or the Romantique dahlia. Both plants are excellent, low-maintenance perennials for your garden, thriving in the local climate of Bengaluru. [1, 2, 3]
1. Hemerocallis ‘Romantic Returns’ (Daylily)
- Flowers: Large (5-inch diameter), deep rose-pink blooms with ruffled edges, white midribs, and a bright yellow throat. [1]
- Bloom Habit: Individual blooms only last a single day, but the plant produces an abundance of scapes (stalks) with up to 25 buds, ensuring a continuous display from early summer into fall. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Size: Typically grows 25 inches tall and spreads 18–24 inches wide. [1]
- Care: Thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. It is highly drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and immune to heat stress. [1]
- Toxicity: Keep in mind that all daylilies are highly toxic to cats. [1, 2]
2. Dahlia ‘Romantique’ (Romantique Dahlia)
If your plant features full, multi-colored petals, you likely have the Romantique dahlia. [1]
- Flowers: Large, cactus-style double blooms (4–6 inches wide) that feature a stunning gradient from rosy-pink petals, creamy-yellow centers, and magenta tips. [1, 2]
- Bloom Season: Flowers from mid-summer continuously until the first frost. [1]
- Size: Grows 28 to 40 inches tall. [1]
- Care: Requires a sunny spot with consistent moisture and well-draining soil. Deadhead (remove spent blooms) regularly to encourage continuous blossoming. [1]
