- Botanical name: Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon'
- Common name: Daylily
- Family: Hemerocallidaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Daylilies, Hemerocallis, bear masses of elegant blooms for weeks on end, although the individual flowers last for just one day. They’re ideal for growing in a sunny border.
Hemerocallis ‘Always Afternoon’ bears masses of purple-pink flowers with a yellow throat from June to September. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border. Its foliage is evergreen in mild regions and makes the perfect foil for spring bulbs foliage.
For best results grow Hemerocallis ‘Always Afternoon’ in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Divide clumps every three to five years.
How to grow Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon'
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Plant size
60cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon' and wildlife
Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon' poisonous?
Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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