Passionate Returns Hemerocallis Plant

Passionate Returns Hemerocallis is an early midseason bloomer, that boasts its ability to survive harsh conditions and weather. Passionate Returns Hemerocallis Daylily blooms for about 3 ½ months from midsummer to frost. These daylilies blooms are 4-inch ruffled, rosy-red flowers that boast a greenish yellow throat and eye. Passionate Returns ships as a bare root. We like growing from bare roots because they establish quickly, become twice the size of a potted plant in the first season, and eliminate the need for plastic pots (a win for the environment).

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