Hemerocallis 'Tuxedo Junction'
daylily 'Tuxedo Junction'
A clump-forming perennial to around 80cm tall with arching, slender foliage and summer flowers to 18cm in diameter comprising pale pink-edged, creamy-white petals and pale yellow-green throats
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green Pink Yellow White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC to pets (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Hemerocallis may be evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with narrow, strap-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers on erect stems in late spring or early summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. Flowering is likely to be poor in shadier situations. Tolerant of heavy clay and poorer soils. May need watering in spring to early summer in dry conditions to ensure flowering. See Hemerocallis cultivation for details
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Prairie planting
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadheading will improve appearance, and can help reduce hemerocallis gall midge. Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, hemerocallis gall midge, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and thrips
Diseases
May be affected by fungal leaf spot, rust diseases and bacterial leaf and stem rot
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