Hemerocallis citrina – Citron Daylily
€22.00
Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Citron Daylily
- Botanical Name: Hemerocallis citrina
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Mature Height: 1-1.2 metres
- Mature Spread: 60-80 centimetres
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Flowering Period: July-August
- Flower Colour: Pale lemon-yellow, fragrant
- Foliage: Arching, strap-like, bright green
- Hardiness: Very hardy (RHS H6)
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Maintenance: Low maintenance
Description
Step into the enchanting world of evening garden magic with Hemerocallis citrina, a daylily that breaks all the rules in the most delightful way. While most daylilies open their blooms to greet the morning sun, this extraordinary beauty saves her performance for the golden hours of evening, unfurling her pale lemon trumpets just as the day begins to soften into dusk.
Picture graceful arching foliage that forms elegant fountains of bright green, creating beautiful textural contrast in the border throughout the growing season. But it’s when evening approaches that the real magic begins – slender buds that have waited patiently all day suddenly burst open to reveal exquisite lily-shaped flowers in the softest shade of citron yellow, each bloom releasing a sweet, honeyed fragrance that perfumes the twilight air.
This is a plant for those who understand that gardens have different personalities at different times of day. While morning gardeners might miss the show, evening strollers and those who love to dine al fresco will be treated to one of nature’s most romantic displays. Each flower lasts just one night, but the succession of blooms continues for weeks, ensuring your evening garden remains magical throughout the height of summer.
The tall, elegant stems rise gracefully above the foliage clumps, making this an ideal choice for the middle to back of herbaceous borders, where its evening performance can be properly appreciated. It’s also perfect for planting near seating areas, patios, or bedroom windows where that heavenly evening fragrance can be fully enjoyed.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Planting: Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that doesn’t dry out completely in summer. Choose a position where you can appreciate the evening flowers – near patios, pathways, or seating areas. Full sun produces the most flowers, but partial shade is perfectly acceptable.
Spacing: Allow 60-80 centimetres between plants for individual clumps, or plant in groups of three for maximum impact. The arching foliage creates beautiful textural contrast with more upright perennials.
Aftercare: Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season – daylilies are thirsty plants that reward good watering with prolific flowering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back foliage in late autumn or early spring.
Companion Planting: Stunning with other evening-flowering plants like four o’clocks or evening primrose. Pairs beautifully with purple or blue flowers such as agapanthus, salvias, or late-flowering clematis. The pale yellow blooms complement white flowers like phlox or Japanese anemones.
Irish Climate Notes: Perfectly hardy in our climate and actually benefits from our mild, moist conditions. The evening flowering habit is particularly suited to our long summer evenings. Established clumps become more floriferous each year.
Design Tips: Essential for evening gardens and moon gardens. Plant where evening fragrance can be appreciated – near outdoor dining areas or bedroom windows. The tall stems make excellent cut flowers for evening arrangements, though they’ll close by morning.
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