Hemerocallis Olive Bailey Langdon - Daylily

The Daylily or Hemerocallis 'Olive Bailey Langdon' bears large, fully double flowers in fuchsia-purple, with undulating and recurved petals surrounding a yellow heart. It is an early, repeat flowering, and robust variety. Its semi-evergreen foliage is elegant and vibrant green. It is a trouble-free perennial, guaranteed to thrive in ordinary but fertile and not too dry soil.

The genus Hemerocallis belongs to the family Liliaceae. They are  hardy perennial plants with deciduous, sometimes semi-evergreen foliage. The 'Olive Bailey Langdon' variety forms a fairly dense clump that reaches 70 cm (28in) in height, with a relative spread of 75 cm (30in). Daylilies tend to spread a little when they like the soil. The flowers measure about 13 cm (5in) in diameter, and the petals of this variety are thick, undulated at the edges, and slightly recurved towards the back. Each flower lasts only one day, but the flowering continuously repeats over a beautiful period between May and July. The stems are robust and filled with numerous buds. The foliage is linear and semi-evergreen. Daylilies have short rhizomes and fleshy roots that tolerate dry soils but become more opulent and floriferous in moist soil.

Very easy to grow, these plants thrive equally well in shade or the sun. Some can be invasive, so do not hesitate to divide the clumps every four or five years, preferably in autumn, after flowering. Daylilies are often called "the perfect perennial plant" because of their vibrant colours and their ability to tolerate any type of environment, but also due to their lack of modesty, as they exhibit a beautiful exuberance that pairs well with other perennials. Plant them generously in the background of your flower beds. All summer bulbs can be planted alongside daylilies. 'Olive Bailey Langdon' is an interesting variety for its long flowering period, which accompanies that of roses, perennial flax, erigerons, grape hyacinths, lilies, or other daylilies in shades of pink or white. Large pots of at least 30 cm (12in) in depth on a balcony or patio should be used, choosing from dwarf varieties. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and decorate desserts.