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Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me Daylily' (2 Gallon) is a vibrant perennial known for its compact growth and striking flowers, making it an excellent choice for garden beds, borders, and containers.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 12-18 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
- Water Requirements: Needs well-drained soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during the growing season and during dry spells, but avoid overwatering.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 3-9, adaptable to various climates.
- Bloom Time: Blooms from mid to late summer, featuring small, fragrant, burgundy-red flowers with a yellow throat. Each flower blooms for just one day, but the plant produces a continuous display of blooms over several weeks.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a neat appearance. Cut back the foliage to the ground in late fall after the first frost or in early spring before new growth starts.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers. Prefers a sunny spot but can tolerate some shade.
- Soil Preparation: Thrives in well-drained soil. Improve soil fertility and drainage by incorporating compost or well-rotted manure.
- Planting: Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Position the plant so the crown (where the roots and leaves meet) is level with the soil surface.
- Spacing: Space plants about 12-18 inches apart to allow for their mature size and ensure good air circulation.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Adjust watering based on weather conditions and soil moisture once the plant is established.
Fun Fact: Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me' is noted for its compact size, making it perfect for smaller garden spaces or containers. Its vibrant red flowers with a yellow throat are not only eye-catching but also emit a pleasant fragrance, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.