Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi' (Hanson-C 1995) (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Daylily
- Widely regarded as one of the best purple daylilies on the market
- 6", saturated true purple flowers with a lime green throat
- Very sunfast for such a dark color
- A strong grower, well-branched, and heavily budded
- Midseason Bloomers, blooming in July.
- Semi-Evergreen foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes
- Yes, it was named for actor Bela Lugosi, most famous for his role as Dracula
Parents: ((BLACKWATCH sdlg: parent of ETRUSCAN TOMB, VELVET UNDERGROUND,
GOLLUM, SATANIC MAJESTY) x NAIROBI NIGHT) x tet GRAND MASTERPIECE.
American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention (AHS first stamp of approval) -- 1998
American Hemerocallis Society Award of Merit (Outstanding beauty and performance over a wide area of the country) -- 2001
American Hemerocallis Society Popularity Poll (Conducted annually to determine the favorite daylilies among AHS members from each region of the country)
American Hemerocallis Society Lenington All-American Award (Best performer in all areas of the country) -- 2007
Height: 33 inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Midsummer
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
