Hemerocallis x 'Red Magic'

Daylily

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Common Name:

Daylily

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Red Magic') - Description

Warm up any corner of your yard with this red hot burst of color. 'Red Magic' Tops out at about 3' high and is just loaded with flower stems that continue to bloom prolifically all season long. Bright rusty red blooms with contrasting yellow edges and throats definitely will catch your attention, and anyone else who comes into the vicinity of this exciting cultivar.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Red Magic') - Blooming

The funnel-shaped blooms last for only one day, but new blooms continue for weeks or months from late spring through the summer. The flowers bloom on tall stalks, starting at the top. When used as cut flowers, a single bloom will fade after one day, but the other buds will flower on subsequent days.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Red Magic') - Growth

Daylilies are hardy, long-lived perennials. They like full or partial sun, and will turn to face it.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Red Magic') - Planting

Divide the plants, as cultivars do not come true from seed. When they become overcrowded, begin to flower less, or in the early spring or early fall, you can divide.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Red Magic') - Pest

Beware slugs and snails which will leave the foliage unsightly. Aphids, thrips, spider mites, and hemerocallis gall midge can also cause problems. In areas with high humidity and temperatures above 90°F (32°C), crown rot becomes a major issue. After a cold winter of freezing and thawing, bacterial leaf and stem rot can occur in the spring.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Red Magic') - Interesting facts

Hemerocallis are native to China, Korea, and Japan.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Red Magic') - Soil and irrigation

Daylilies do best in rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but some cultivars can grow in sandy soil as well. Keep soil moist during dry weather for better blooming.