Hemerocallis 'South Seas'
South Seas Daylily is an eye-catching perennial known for its unusual, glowing coral coloration and excellent garden performance. Large 5½ inch blooms feature beautifully shaped coral petals with a coordinating coral band and lightly ruffled edges. The vibrant coloring seems to glow in the landscape, making this variety especially striking among other summer-blooming perennials.
Blooming in midseason, South Seas is also an excellent rebloomer, producing additional flushes of flowers throughout the season. The lightly fragrant blooms sit high on sturdy scapes reaching about 30 inches tall, creating a colorful display above clumps of green, grass-like foliage.
Plant Details:
- Height: 30 in
- Width: 18–24 in
- Shape: Upright, clump-forming
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Foliage: Green
- Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Why you’ll love it:
- Glowing Coral Flowers: Unique, vibrant coloring seems to illuminate the summer garden.
- Large 5½ Inch Blooms: Generously sized flowers create an impressive display.
- Excellent Rebloomer: Produces additional flushes of flowers for an extended season of color.
- Lightly Ruffled Petals: Softly ruffled edges add texture and elegance to each bloom.
- Lightly Fragrant: Beautiful flowers are complemented by a delicate fragrance.
- Strong Garden Performance: A dependable perennial that combines abundant flowering with easy care.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering and reblooming performance. Daylilies prefer well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering while becoming established and during extended dry periods. Removing spent flowers and finished flower stalks keeps plants tidy and can help encourage continued blooming throughout the season.
With its glowing coral flowers, light fragrance, and excellent reblooming performance, South Seas Daylily brings an unforgettable burst of tropical-looking color to the perennial garden.