Daylily 'Chicago Sunrise' - 5 pieces

Hemerocallis 'Chicago Sunrise'

CHF 25.65

Golden-yellow flowers with orange nuances, about 10 cm
Flowers freely in June and July
Moderate scent
About 60–80 cm tall
Hardy, even at higher altitudes

'Chicago Sunrise' is a classic among daylilies: golden-yellow flowers with a hint of orange, a great many buds and a pleasant scent. It flowers in June and July, grows to 60–80 cm and even thrives in heavy loam.

About this variety

The flowers carry the colours of a sunrise: golden yellow with warm orange tones. They are round, about 10 cm across and scented. The variety has been widespread in gardens for decades and is considered especially free-flowering. The petals are slightly ruffled and give the flower a soft, full shape. New buds keep coming for many weeks.

At 60–80 cm, 'Chicago Sunrise' suits the middle of a bed, wide edges or a spot in front of open shrubs. It loves sun and copes with almost any soil, including clay. Grasses, blue sage or violet catmint are good partners. It also grows in a deep container.

The light green, long arching foliage forms a dense clump. Bees love to visit the flowers. The plant is undemanding, long-lived and returns reliably every year. If you cut stems in bud, you can enjoy the flowers in a vase too, with a new one opening every day. If the clump is very dense after a few years, divide it in spring. That keeps the plant vigorous and flowering freely.

Planting

Plant 'Chicago Sunrise' in spring from March to May or in autumn in September and October in a sunny spot. 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 thoroughly.

Care

Water thoroughly in dry periods. Compost in spring is enough. Remove faded stems. After a few years, the clump can be divided in spring.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hemerocallis 'Chicago Sunrise'
Genus: Daylilies
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower size: 10 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: June, July
Flowering season: Early summer, High summer
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Pot and container
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.
Water needs: Medium
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