Hemerocallis Strawberry Candy - Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy', or Daylily, blooms in round, coral-pink flowers with a dark pink eye and a golden-yellow heart. Floriferous and early, its flowers remain open from sunrise for sixteen hours. Its foliage is evergreen under most of our climates, and it is a hardy and perpetual variety.

The Hemerocallis genus belongs to the Liliaceae family. They are perennial and hardy plants with deciduous foliage, and are sometimes semi-evergreen. The 'Strawberry Candy' variety grows in clumps, reaching 65 cm (26 in) in height, with a spread of 60 cm (24 in). The flowers measure about 10 cm (4 in) in diameter; they are rounded and quite thick. Each flower lasts no more than a day, but flowering continuously renews over a beautiful period between June and July, and then returns at the end of summer. The stems are robust and allow for beautiful bouquets. The foliage is linear and evergreen. Daylilies are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots. 　

Very easy to grow, daylilies thrive in both shade and sun. They have a reputation for being "the perfect perennial plant", due to their vibrant colours and their ability to tolerate any type of environment, but also because of their lack of modesty: they display a beautiful exuberance that goes well with other perennials. Plant them in generous clumps at the back of your borders. All summer bulb flowers can be planted alongside daylilies. All garden plants are welcome; also consider grasses, with their flexible and light habit. On a balcony or terrace, large pots with a minimum depth of 30 cm (12 in) should be used, and dwarf varieties should be chosen. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and garnish desserts.