Species tetraploid daylily
deep yellow to red flowers with long, yellow stamens, dark green stems, and yellow petioles

tetraploid daylily

Hemerocallis 'Judith'

Tetraploid daylily (Hemerocallis 'Judith') is an award-winning daylily with large, showy blooms. Its colors range from frosted yellow, to white, to pink, to mauve. Blossoms open a few at a time, offering an extended season of bloom, from summer to late fall. With thick, leathery foliage and a compact, upright habit, it can make a stunning accent in a flower bed. It thrives in full sun, but some afternoon shade is beneficial in hot summer climates. Its evergreen foliage adds interest and structure to an otherwise dull winter landscape. 'Judith' is a reliable performer and a welcome addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

Pink with a green throat Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Tetraploid Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Judith') need 1 - 2 inches of water per week, either from rain or watering in a garden setting. This is best done in the morning, avoiding the hottest parts of the day since afternoon and evening waterings can increase the likelihood of disease. During periods of extreme heat, or when the soil has been allowed to dry out, more water may be needed. It is important to ensure plenty of drainage in the soil as standing water can cause root damage. Wilting of the leaves can be a sign that the plant needs more water.

sunlight

The tetraploid daylily (Hemerocallis 'Judith') typically needs full sun to grow best. This flower should be exposed to at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, and even more is beneficial. During summer days, the flower should receive a steady source of direct sunlight each day from 10:00am to 4:00pm. During the cooler months, an indirect amount of sunlight is suitable for the flower, about 4 to 6 hours (depending on the intensity of the sun). Whenever possible, it is best to give the tetraploid daylily as much direct sunlight as possible, as this encourages better blooms and healthier foliage.

pruning

Tetraploid daylily (Hemerocallis 'Judith') is best pruned in late summer or early autumn. This will allow the new growth resulting from pruning to develop and then harden off and become winter-resistant before colder weather sets in. Start by removing any dead or diseased foliage and flower stems. You can also cut back long shoots to a length of 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) to promote healthier growth.A further prune can be done in early spring before new growth begins. Cut back leggy, weak shoots close to the base to help promote vigorous, healthy growth.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Hemerocallis 'Judith' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Hemerocallis 'Judith' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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