Hemerocallis 'Bourbon Kings'
daylily 'Bourbon Kings'
A clump-forming perennial to about 60cm with narrow, upright leaves. Funnel-shaped flowers up to 13cm across, produced in mid- to late summer, are dark bluish-red, with pale midribs, ruffled edges and a greenish-yellow throat
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Prairie planting
- 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, glasshouse red spider mite, hemerocallis gall midge, slugs, snails and thrips
Diseases
May be affected by fungal leaf spot or bacterial leaf and stem rot
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