Hemerocallis Siloam Peony Display (Daylily)
Sweetly fragrant, Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Peony Display’ is an attractive midseason Daylily that produces an abundance of large, elegantly ruffled, fully double, soft apricot flowers, up to 6 in. wide (15 cm), with a rose blush center and a lime-green throat. It is nicely branched and has a great bud count.
Sweetly fragrant, Hemerocallis 'Siloam Peony Display' is an attractive midseason Daylily that produces an abundance of large, elegantly ruffled, fully double, soft apricot flowers, up to 6 in. wide (15 cm), with a rose blush center and a lime-green throat. It is nicely branched and has a great bud count. The flowers last at least 16 hrs (extended blooms) but no more than 24 hours (thus the common name 'Daylily'), opening up in the morning and withering during the forthcoming night, possibly replaced by another one on the same scape (flower stalk) the next day. Blooming in midsummer and then again later in the season, this diploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous).
- Grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
- An ideal choice for shrub borders or perennial beds, as ground covers on slopes or in containers near the patio.
- Often called the 'perfect perennial' because of its numerous qualities: showy flowers, drought tolerance, heat stress immunity, ability to grow in most hardiness zones, and low care requirements, this Daylily is a remarkable and stunning addition to the garden.
- Thrives in full sun to part sun in average, moist, but well-drained soils. While it performs well in a wide range of soils, fertile loam is preferred. Tolerates heat and summer humidity, but thorough watering is required to ensure its foliage remains attractive.
- Daylilies attract butterflies and hummingbirds but are toxic to cats. Rabbits tend to avoid daylilies.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for mites, aphids, thrips, or daylily rust.
- The best time to plant Daylilies is in early fall or early spring.
- After flowering, remove spent blooms and seedpods to improve the appearance and encourage rebloom. When all the flowers on a scape are finished, cut off the scape close to ground level. Remove dead foliage from daylilies as they die back in the fall.
- Bred by Henry-P. in 1991, it won multiple awards, including the Honorable Mention of the American Daylily Society in 1995.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 2 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Hemerocallis – Daylilies |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18″ – 24″ (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |