Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ PP9779 (25) BR Plants

Description

Product Description

Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ (Apps 1999) (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Daylily

• 4″, fragrant, rose-pink blend with a deep rose eyezone and yellow throat,
• The first hardy rose pink everblooming daylily,
• Blooms consistently from late spring to frost; each stem bears 9-12 buds.
• Early Bloomer, Rebloomer, producing a second set of flowers.
• Fragrant flowers.
• Dormant foliage.
• Diploid with 22 chromosomes. 

American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention (AHS first stamp of approval) — 2002

Height: 14 InchesSpread: 18.0-24.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Pink shades, Purple-red shadesFoliage Color: Green shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) – Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsPoor to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Early Summer, Rebloomer, Long BloomingAttracts Butterflies and HummingbirdsBee FriendlyRabbit ResistantGrowth Rate: Medium

Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant

Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ is a charming and reliable daylily cultivar that graces the garden with a profusion of rosy-pink blooms throughout the summer. It is a popular choice for its compact size, repeat flowering, and delightful fragrance. Here is a closer look at its key features:

Appearance:

• Rose-Pink Flowers with a Deeper Eye: ‘Rosy Returns’ produces lovely 4-inch, rose-pink flowers with a deeper rose eyezone and a contrasting yellow throat. The petals have a gentle ruffling, adding to their delicate charm.
• Repeat Bloomer: It is a repeat bloomer, producing a succession of flowers from early summer until frost. Each scape (flower stalk) typically bears 9-12 buds.
• Compact Size: This daylily has a compact growth habit, reaching about 12-14 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide. This makes it well-suited for smaller gardens, borders, or containers.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers full sun for optimal flowering but can tolerate some shade, especially in hot climates.
• Soil: Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soil.
• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for many gardeners.

Care:

• Low Maintenance: ‘Rosy Returns’ is a relatively low-maintenance plant.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
• Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can encourage repeat blooming and keep the plant looking tidy.

Uses:

• Borders: Adds a beautiful splash of color and fragrance to borders and beds.
• Containers: Its compact size makes it perfect for containers on patios and balconies.
• Edging: Can be used as an edging plant along walkways or paths.
• Groundcover: Its spreading habit can be used to create a small-scale groundcover in sunny areas.

Additional Information:

• Fragrant: The flowers have a light, sweet fragrance.
• Early Bloomer: Starts blooming in early summer, typically around June.
• Repeat Bloomer: It is a reliable repeat bloomer, providing flowers throughout much of the growing season.
• Diploid: This daylily is a diploid variety.
• Dormant Foliage: The foliage dies back in the winter (dormant).

If you are looking for a daylily with beautiful rose-pink flowers, a compact size, a long bloom time, and a delightful fragrance, Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ is an excellent choice. It is a charming and reliable addition to any garden.

Mature field grown plant shipped bare root.

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