Hemerocallis Mini Pearl - Daylily

The Daylily or Hemerocallis 'Mini Pearl' is a small variety with rapid growth, early and particularly perpetual flowering. It bears beautiful rounded flowers with recurved petals, ranging from apricot to salmon pink, gracefully arranged around a yellow throat. Very floriferous and robust, it is a trouble-free perennial that is easy to acclimatise in all gardens.

The Hemerocallis genus belongs to the Liliaceae family. These are  hardy perennial plants with deciduous or sometimes semi-evergreen foliage. The 'Mini Pearl' variety forms a fairly dense clump that will reach a height of 45 cm (18in), with a relative spread of 40 cm (16in) - Hemerocallis tend to spread a little when they like the soil. The modest-sized but graceful flowers measure about 8 cm (3in) in diameter, with wide petals slightly recurved backwards in this variety. Each thick-textured flower lasts no more than a day, but the plant continuously forms more flowers over a beautiful period between June and August. The stems are robust and adorned with numerous buds. The foliage is bright green, shiny, linear, and deciduous to semi-evergreen. Hemerocallis are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots that tolerate dry soils but are more opulent and floriferous in moist soil.

Very easy to grow, these plants thrive equally well in shade as in the sun. Their colours will be brighter in partial shade and better withstand summer heat. Some can be invasive, so divide the clumps every four or five years, preferably in autumn, after flowering. Hemerocallis is often called the perfect perennial plant due to its vibrant colours and its ability to tolerate any type of environment, but also for its lack of modesty - it exudes a beautiful exuberance that goes well with other perennials. Plant them in generous clumps in the background of your flower beds or near bushes and trees, as they are not afraid of competition. All summer bulb flowers can be planted alongside Hemerocallis. 'Mini Pearl' will fit perfectly into a romantic garden or terrace composition, among bellflowers, paniculate baby's breath, and cornflowers, for example. On a balcony or patio, use large pots with a minimum depth of 30 cm (12in) and prefer dwarf varieties. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and decorate desserts.