Hemerocallis ‘Rocket City’ (25) BR Plants

Description

Product Description

Hemerocallis ‘Rocket City’ Daylily (HARDY, 1967) (25) bare root clumps

• 6′, bittersweet orange tepals with a darker orange eye
• Throat and midribs are lighter orange-yellow
• Very easy to grow and propagate
• Petals have crimped edges, sepals are smooth, both are recurved
• Blooms in midsummer
• Extended bloom–flowers last at least 16 hrs. each
• Tetraploid
• Award: HM ’70

(CRESTWOOD GOLD X sdlg)

American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention (AHS first stamp of approval) — 1970

Height: 36 InchesSpread: 18 – 24 inchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Gold/Orange shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsPoor to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Midsummer, Extended BloomAttracts Butterflies and HummingbirdsBee FriendlyRabbit ResistantGrowth Rate: Medium

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

Launch Your Garden into Orbit with ‘Rocket City’ Daylily!

Hemerocallis ‘Rocket City’ is a vibrant and reliable daylily that adds a burst of sunshine to the garden with its cheerful orange blooms. This early mid-season bloomer is a classic variety, known for its long-lasting flowers and adaptable nature.

‘Rocket City’ is a tetraploid daylily, prized for its strong growth habit and prolific blooming. The trumpet-shaped flowers are a bright, bittersweet orange with a contrasting burnt-orange eyezone and lighter orange-yellow throat. The petals and sepals are delicately recurved, adding a graceful touch to their vibrant appearance. Each flower lasts for at least 16 hours, providing an extended display of color. The foliage is a healthy green, forming an attractive clump that complements the cheerful flowers.

• Mature Size: 36 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
• Flower Color: Bittersweet orange with a burnt-orange eyezone and lighter orange-yellow throat
• Bloom Time: Early mid-season (early summer)
• 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: Extended blooms, showy flowers, vibrant color, attracts butterflies

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, ‘Rocket City’ 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: ‘Rocket City’ is generally pest and disease resistant.

Uses in the Garden:

• Borders and Edging: Adds a cheerful splash of color to borders and edges.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in groups for a vibrant display of orange blooms.
• Containers: Can be grown in large containers, adding a bright focal point to patios and balconies.
• Mixed Borders: Combines beautifully with other perennials and shrubs.
• Focal Point: The eye-catching orange flowers make it a great focal point in the garden.

Launch your garden into a new dimension of color with the vibrant and reliable Hemerocallis ‘Rocket City’!

Mature field grown plant shipped bare root.

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