Hemerocallis Double River Wye - Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Double River Wye', or Daylily, offers very bright summer flowering. It bears semi-double to double flowers of a light lemon-yellow colour, on sturdy stems, with thick and undulate petals, washed with a green heart. It is a problem-free perennial, whose luxuriant deciduous foliage is appealing even outside of the flowering period. This particularly robust variety is an excellent perennial whose cultivation is within the reach of all gardeners.

The Hemerocallis genus belongs to the Liliaceae family. These are perennial and hardy plants with deciduous foliage, and are sometimes semi-evergreen. The 'Double River Wye' variety grows in a fairly dense clump that will reach 70 cm (28 in) in height, with a relative spread of 50 cm (20 in). Daylilies tend to spread a bit when they like the soil. The flowers measure about 11 cm (4 in) in diameter; the petals in this variety are thick and slightly wavy. Each flower lasts no more than a day, but flowering renews continuously over a beautiful period between June and July. The stems are sturdy and allow for beautiful bouquets. The linear foliage is abundant, bright green and deciduous. Daylilies are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots that tolerate dry soils, but are more opulent and floriferous in fresh soil. 

Very easy to grow, these plants thrive equally well in shade and in the sun. Some of them are a little invasive, so not hesitate to divide the clumps every four or five years, preferably in autumn, after flowering. Daylilies are often called "the perfect perennial plant", because of their vibrant colours and their ability to tolerate any type of environment, but also due to their lack of modesty: they display a beautiful exuberance that goes well with other perennials. Plant them in generous clumps in the background of your flower beds. All summer bulb flowers can be planted alongside daylilies. 'Double River Wye' will blend perfectly with the decor of a contemporary garden, alongside small grasses like Stipa tenuifolia planted by its side. It pairs well with yellow yarrows and potentillas or with columbines, in a more rustic-inspired flower bed. On a balcony or terrace, large pots of at least 30 cm (12 in) deep should be used and dwarf varieties should be chosen. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and garnish desserts.