Handwriting on the Wall Hemerocallis Plant

Handwriting on the Wall Hemerocallis: Ready to transform your garden into a masterpiece? Meet Handwriting on the Wall Hemerocallis, the daylily that looks like it’s been painted by nature herself. With stunning watercolor blends of peach, wine, and yellow, this beauty blooms profusely in early summer and keeps the show going with sporadic re-blooms until frost. Talk about a star performer!

This vigorous grower boasts a strong bud count and a resilience that’s hard to beat. Daylilies are as tough as they come, thriving in less-than-ideal conditions like poor, dry soil, slopes, and even under Black Walnut trees. Plus, the foliage can be cut back in early fall for an easy refresh, making this perennial both beautiful and low-maintenance. 

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted anytime the soil temps are at least 50°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range of soil types

Watering Specifics:

• - Water thoroughly when first planted, keeping the soil evenly moist
• - Once established, Hemerocallis is drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal blooming
• - Feed again after the first bloom to encourage repeat blooming

Pruning and Training:

• - Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering
• - Cut back the foliage to ground level in late fall to prepare for the next growing season

Additional Pest Management:

• - Hemerocallis is generally pest-free

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Tolerates temperatures as low as -25°F

Companion Plants for Hemerocallis:

• - Echinacea: Adds vibrant color and height to pair with Hemerocallis’s blooms
• - Achillea: Complements Hemerocallis with its delicate flower clusters
• - Rudbeckia: Provides a bold yellow contrast to Hemerocallis’s blooms
• - Lavender: Adds a fragrant, low-growing companion that pairs beautifully with Daylilies
• - Coreopsis: Offers bright yellow flowers that enhance the colors of Hemerocallis