Hemerocallis ‘Buttered Popcorn’ (25) BR Plants

Description

Product Description

Hemerocallis ‘Buttered Popcorn’ Daylily (Benzinger 1971) (25) Bare Root Plants

• One of our best reblooming large-flowered daylilies
• 6′, fragrant, butter yellow complete self with a tiny, green throat
• Good branching; produces many flowers on the same scape
• Blooms first in midsummer, then continues to rebloom all summer long
• Tetraploid

Big, bright, and perhaps the best reblooming large flower.

Height: 32 InchesSpread: 18 – 24 inchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Yellow shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsPoor to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Midsummer Summer, Rebloomer, Long BloomingAttracts Butterflies and HummingbirdsBee FriendlyRabbit ResistantGrowth Rate: Medium

Border Plant, Mass Planting, Easy To Grow, Salt Tolerant

Enjoy a Sweet Treat in Your Garden with ‘Buttered Popcorn’ Daylily!

Hemerocallis ‘Buttered Popcorn’ is a delightful daylily that lives up to its name, producing large, fragrant, butter-yellow flowers that resemble fluffy popcorn. This reblooming perennial offers a long season of color and a sweet fragrance, making it a delightful addition to any garden.

‘Buttered Popcorn’ is a classic daylily known for its beautiful, buttery-yellow flowers and its ability to rebloom throughout the summer. The large, 6-inch blooms have a delicate, sweet fragrance and a subtle green throat. This daylily is a vigorous grower, forming a compact clump of arching, green foliage that provides a lovely backdrop for the abundant flowers. It is a reliable and easy-to-grow perennial, perfect for adding a touch of sunshine to borders, beds, or containers.

• Mature Size: 32 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
• Flower Color: Butter-yellow
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to late summer (reblooming)
• Foliage: Green, arching, strap-like
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright
• Light Needs: Full sun to part shade (at least 6 hours of sun for best blooming)
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (USDA)
• Special Features: Reblooming, fragrant, large flowers, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Planting:

• Timing: Plant in spring or fall for best results.
• Location: Choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Daylilies thrive in locations that receive at least 6 hours of sunlight.
• Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
• Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for adequate growth.
• Planting Depth: Plant the crown (where the roots meet the foliage) at the same depth as it was in the container.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and regularly until it is established.

Care:

• Watering: Once established, ‘Buttered Popcorn’ is relatively drought-tolerant, but it will bloom best with consistent moisture. Water deeply during prolonged dry spells.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooming.
• Deadheading: Removing spent flowers (deadheading) can improve the plant’s appearance and encourage reblooming.
• Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-5 years to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant. This is best done in spring or fall.
• Pest and Disease Control: ‘Buttered Popcorn’ is generally pest and disease resistant.

Uses in the Garden:

• Borders and Edging: Its compact size makes it ideal for edging pathways and flower beds.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in groups for a stunning display of buttery-yellow blooms.
• Containers: It is an excellent choice for container gardening, adding a pop of color to patios and balconies.
• Mixed Borders: Combines beautifully with other perennials and shrubs.
• Focal Point: The bright yellow blooms can serve as a focal point in a smaller garden.

Add a touch of sweetness to your garden with the cheerful and fragrant Hemerocallis ‘Buttered Popcorn’!

Mature field grown plant shipped bare root.

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