Taglilie 'Aten' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi

Daylily 'Aten' - 4 pieces

CHF 20.45
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Taglilie 'Aten' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Taglilie 'Aten' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Taglilie 'Aten' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
Daylily 'Aten' - 4 pieces

Daylily 'Aten' - 4 pieces

Hemerocallis 'Aten'

CHF 20.45
CHF 20.45
  • Warm, golden-yellow flowers
  • Main flowering in July
  • About 90–110 cm tall
  • Hardy, even at higher altitudes
  • Mid-green, strap-like foliage

'Aten' is a vigorous daylily with golden-yellow flowers that brighten the border in July. The tall stems reach 90–110 cm and carry many buds. A robust perennial that is hardy even at higher altitudes and returns reliably every year.

About this variety

The name recalls the Egyptian sun god, and the colour fits: 'Aten' flowers in a rich golden yellow. The funnel-shaped flowers open anew every morning, each lasting one day. Because many buds follow, the plant looks full for weeks in July. The strong yellow can be seen from afar and brightens any corner of the garden.

At 90–110 cm tall, 'Aten' belongs in the second row of the border. Sun to partial shade and moist soil are all it needs; it grows in loam as well as in sand or clay. Blue and violet partners such as sage, speedwell or delphiniums make a lovely contrast. It also shows well in front of shrubs or in a natural planting.

The mid-green foliage forms a dense clump that leaves little room for weeds. The flowers are visited by bees and bumblebees. Daylilies are exceptionally long-lived and can stay in the same place for many years. A dense clump keeps its shape well even after years, and division is rarely needed.

Planting

Plant the rootstocks in spring from March to May or in autumn in September and October. The planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball. Set the crown 2–3 cm deep and keep 40–50 cm apart. Water in well.

Care

Water thoroughly in dry periods. In spring, spread a little compost around the plant. Remove faded stems at ground level. After a few years, large clumps can be divided in spring and replanted.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Hemerocallis 'Aten'
  • Genus: Daylilies
  • Class: Various
  • Supplied as: Bare roots
  • Flower colour: Yellow
  • Flowering time: July
  • Flowering season: High summer
  • Foliage colour: Mid-green
  • Height: 100 cm
  • Spread: 60 cm
  • Habit: Clump-forming
  • Position: Sun, Partial shade
  • Suitable for: Bed, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge
  • Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  • Drainage: Well-drained
  • Soil moisture: Moist
  • Soil pH: Neutral
  • Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
  • Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
  • Planting depth: Cover the crown with 2–3 cm of soil
  • Spacing: 40–50 cm
  • Number per m²: 5
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
  • Hardiness zone (USDA): 5–6
  • Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
  • For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
  • Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
  • Cut flower: Partly suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: Not suitable
  • Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
  • For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
  • Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
  • RHS hardiness: H6

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