Hemerocallis Pardon Me - Daylily

The Daylily or Hemerocallis 'Pardon me' bears an abundance of small flowers that open in the evening and bloom the next morning. They stand out from afar with their velvety petals that beautifully reflect light in a fairly dark raspberry-red shade, crossed by a yellow median filigree. The petals reveal an undulated edge and gracefully curve around a bright green throat. This miniature cultivar sometimes reblooms in autumn and quickly forms beautiful sword-shaped foliage clumps. Its flowering is rather late. It is a variety suitable for container gardening and border landscaping. 

The genus Hemerocallis belongs to the Liliaceae family. These are perennial and hardy plants with deciduous foliage, sometimes semi-persistent. The 'Pardon Me' variety grows in fairly dense small clumps that reach a height of 45 cm (18in), with a relative spread of 45 cm (18in). Daylilies tend to spread a bit when they like the soil. The flowers measure about 7 cm (3in) in diameter, and the petals in this variety are thick and particularly velvety. Each flower lasts only one day, but the flowering is continuous over a nice period between July and September, sometimes even in October if the weather is mild. The stems are sturdy and filled with numerous buds. The foliage is linear, dark green, and semi-persistent. Daylilies are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots that tolerate dry soils but are more lush and floriferous in moist soil.

Very easy to grow, these plants thrive in both shade and sun. Some can be invasive, so 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, as they are beautifully exuberant and blend well with other perennials. Plant them in generous clumps at the back of your flowerbeds. All summer bulb flowers can be planted alongside daylilies. 'Pardon Me' is a low and vigorous variety that can quickly cover the ground; along a path or an alley, it will accompany perennial flax, sea cineraria, erigerons, grape hyacinths, lilies, or other small daylilies in yellow or orange tones. Large pots of at least 30 cm (12in) deep on a balcony or patio should be provided, and dwarf varieties should be chosen. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and decorate desserts.