Hemerocallis Frans Hals - Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Frans Hals' is perefect for enthusiasts of flowers with dynamic colours. It produces variegated flowers with half of the petals being yellow, the other half being reddish-purple with a yellow midrib and a yellow heart. Intensely bright and original, this floriferous plant will attract everyone's attention. It is called daylily because its flower is ephemeral, but the buds constantly renew themselves throughout summer. The daylily is a problem-free flower, with guaranteed success. Invite it into your garden!

The 'Frans Hals' daylily belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. It is one of the many cultivars derived from hardy perennial plants with deciduous or semi-evergreen foliage, originating from central Europe and temperate regions of Asia. This variety is diploid. It forms a clump that will reach a height of 70cm (28in), with a spread of 60cm (24in). The individual, star-shaped flowers last no more than a day, but they continuously renew themselves on sturdy stems above dense linear foliage, from July to September. The single flowers measure 9cm (4in) in diameter. Daylilies are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots.

There are a large number of daylily varieties. The smaller ones (30cm (12in) tall) are excellent border plants, along paths or in flower beds. They can also be planted in clumps in rock gardens. Larger daylilies (up to 1m (3ft)) go wonderfully well with other perennial plants. Plant them in generous clumps in the background of flower beds. Daylilies are surprisingly underused as cut flowers, even though they continue to produce new flowers on cut stems for several days. All summer bulb flowers can be planted alongside daylilies. Gladioli find excellent natural support in this bushy plant, so you won't need to stake them. The same goes for lilies, whose subtly shaped flowers are enhanced by the daylily. Choose varieties with trailing flowers that perfectly complement the open cups of the daylily. Of course, all garden plants are welcome, especially gaillardias, lychnis, bee balm, goldenrod, and phlox. A mix of delphiniums, daisies, and lupins is always successful. Also consider grasses, with their soft and light habit. On a balcony or patio, plant dwarf varieties in large pots at least 30cm (12in) deep.

The name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek "hemero", meaning "a day", and "kallo", meaning "beauty". It can therefore poetically be called "beauty of a day". Many varieties have been developed in Japan, where it is very popular.