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Hemerocallis Thumbelina - Daylily

Hemerocallis Thumbelina
Daylily

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Some plants arrived yellow, dry, and small, but overall good products. Looking forward to seeing them in bloom.

Kelly, 09/04/2020

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Hemerocallis Thumbelina is a small but particularly floriferous plant. Its small trumpet-shaped flowers, with bright orange petals, bloom abundantly in June-July, and again in September if the soil remains moist. This excellent variety, which has won multiple awards, blooms enthusiastically even with little sunlight. 'Thumbelina' is ideal for a small garden or for creating flower pots on the balcony or terrace.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Hemerocallis 'Thumbelina', just like its cousins Stella de Oro and Little Cadet, belongs to this group of rather old and small-sized daylilies, whose generosity remains unmatched, even if the plant does not benefit from a very sunny exposure. Its small-sized, trumpet-shaped bright orange flowers bloom abundantly and for a long period during the summer. Flowering sometimes extends into late summer if the soil remains moist. With moderate growth, this variety is ideal for small gardens and container gardening. Full of life and versatile, it is easy to grow in all regions.

The Hemerocallis genus belongs to the Liliaceae family. They are perennial and hardy plants with deciduous, sometimes semi-evergreen foliage. The 'Thumbelina' variety, introduced in 1956 and diploid, has been awarded multiple times and has given rise to 7 other more recent varieties. The plant forms a fairly dense clump that will not exceed 40-45 cm (16-18 in) in height, with a relative spread of 40 cm (16 in). Daylilies tend to spread a little when they like the soil. The flowers, of modest size, measure approximately 5-6 cm (2 in) in diameter. The petals in this variety are thick and speckled, of a pure and vibrant orange colour. Each flower lasts only one day, but flowering continuously and generously renews itself over a long period between June and July, or even again until September. The stems are sturdy and filled with numerous buds. The foliage is linear, light green, and deciduous. Daylilies are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots that tolerate dry soils but are more lush and floriferous in moist soil.

What a pretty and generous little variety! Easy to grow, this daylily thrives both in shade and in the sun, confirming the extreme generosity of the smaller varieties and their versatility, from pots on sunny terraces or balconies to the edge of a shrubbery. 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 a multitude of other plants. Plant them in generous clumps in the background of your flower beds. All summer bulb flowers can be planted alongside daylilies. 'Thumbelina' will stand out at the edge of a large bed of perennials or annuals, associated with grasses like Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum, tritomas, beautiful foliage plants like fennel or lady's mantle, and wildflowers like ornamental carrots, asphodels, chamomile, or Ammi visnaga that will not overshadow the beauty of its flowers. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and garnish desserts.

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Hemerocallis Thumbelina - Daylily (Flowering) Flowering
Hemerocallis Thumbelina - Daylily (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time June to July, September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Hemerocallis

Cultivar

Thumbelina

Family

Hemerocallidaceae

Other common names

Daylily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference849481

Planting and care

Plant your Hemerocallis 'Thumbelina' in a good garden soil that is not too clayey and that is enriched with humus and compost. In these conditions, your perennial will have good tolerance to summer droughts and will not suffer from winter frosts. Very easy to grow, this variety is not susceptible to parasites or diseases, so there is no need to treat it, and rodents are not interested in it. Daylilies thrive both in partial shade and in full sun: 4 to 5 hours of daily sunlight will be sufficient for them. Plant by burying the collar 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2 in) below the surface. Do not plant them too closely together if you are planting several as the spaces will quickly fill in. For a few weeks after planting, it is good to keep the soil fairly moist. Division of clumps is preferably done in autumn after flowering.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, very rich, deep and fresh

Care

Pruning instructions Remove withered flowers and cut back dried flowering stems after flowering. Also remove any old leaves.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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