SKU : 1HEMPASS01
Disponible en magasin seulement
Format
1 GL
Hemerocallis 'Passion for Red'
A fiery red passion in the garden. Hemerocallis 'Passion for Red' is a vigorous and vibrant daylily, distinguished by its large, intense red flowers with a slightly darker heart, sometimes accompanied by a subtle golden halo.
Key Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial Height: 60 to 70 cm (24 to 28 inches) Width: 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 inches) Flowering: June to August (possible rebloom in late summer) Flowers: Large (12-14 cm / 5-5.5 inches), velvety bright red, star-shaped Foliage: Light green, linear, deciduous Habit: Bushy, in a dense clump Fragrance: Light to moderate depending on conditions Reblooming: Occasionally, if well maintained Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; Ordinary soil, moist but well-drained, tolerates poor soils. Regular watering during dry periods to extend flowering Hardiness: Excellent (down to -30 °C / -22 °F, USDA zones 3 to 9) Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming; divide clumps every 4-5 years Use: Ideal in perennial beds, sunny borders, or flowering embankments; very beautiful in group plantings for a striking effect
What Makes This Variety Unique
Passion for Red offers generous summer flowering and robustness that also appeals to beginner gardeners. Its velvety red palette, with a slightly darker heart and sometimes a golden halo, creates a bright focal point in beds and borders. Its hardiness down to -30°C and its ability to tolerate poor soils make it a reliable option for natural and low-maintenance gardens.
Practical Cultivation and Maintenance
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Ordinary, moist, well-drained Watering: Regular during dry periods Division: Every 4-5 years to maintain vigor Reblooming: Possible in late summer if well cared for
Companion Planting and Design Ideas
This daylily pairs perfectly with rudbeckias, echinaceas, and ornamental grasses for dynamic and colorful beds. It also combines harmoniously with other yellow or orange daylilies for a play of warm tones in summer.
Why Buy It
If you are looking for a spectacular, robust, and easy-care plant, Hemerocallis 'Passion for Red' is the ideal choice. A touch of red passion in the heart of summer, bringing structure and lasting brightness to your beds.
