Daylily 'Double River Wye' - 5 pieces

Hemerocallis 'Double River Wye'

CHF 24.30

Double flowers in pale lemon yellow, about 11 cm
Centre flushed greenish
Flowers from June to August
About 60–80 cm tall, strong stems
Hardy, even at higher altitudes

'Double River Wye' bears double, pale lemon-yellow flowers with ruffled petals and a greenish centre. They appear from June to August on strong stems. A robust daylily whose lush foliage is attractive outside the flowering season too.

About this variety

Double daylilies are fairly rare. In 'Double River Wye', several layers of ruffled, firm petals lie on top of one another. The pale lemon yellow turns to a green flush towards the centre. This makes each flower look almost like a small rose. Each flower lasts one day, but many buds keep up the supply. The flowers stand on firm stems and look lavish even from a distance.

At 60–80 cm, the variety suits the middle of a border. It grows in sun and partial shade and in almost any soil. Ornamental grasses, blue hardy geranium or dark-leaved heuchera are good partners. Groups of three to five plants make a glowing picture.

The lush foliage stays attractive after flowering. Bees visit the flowers. The plant is considered robust, uncomplicated and long-lived. Because the clump grows densely, there is little room for weeds. Stems in bud last a few days in a vase and open there one after another. After a few years the plant can be divided, giving you new pieces for more beds.

Planting

Plant in spring from March to May or in autumn in September and October. Dig a planting hole twice the size of the root ball and set the crown 2–3 cm deep. Keep 40–50 cm apart. Water in well.

Care

Water thoroughly in dry periods. Compost in spring is enough. Cut faded stems back to the ground. You can divide the clump every few years.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hemerocallis 'Double River Wye'
Genus: Daylilies
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Yellow, Green
Flower size: 11 cm
Flowering time: June, July, August
Flowering season: Early summer, High summer
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 70 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