Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Funny Valentine' (BLANEY, 1998) (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Daylily
Here's a great large-flowered red daylily with foliage that looks attractive all season long. This breeder selects for superb foliage, and it shows in the beautifully arching, dark blue-green foliage of this variety. Sunfast rose red, ruffled flowers with a bright green throat are produced on 4-way branched scapes, up to 25 buds per scape.
- Early Midseason Bloomer, blooming in early July.
- Dormant foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes.
- Parents: {RUBY LIPS X [(PRETTY FACE x TETRA ED MURRAY x sdlg x sdlg)]}.
Height: 25 -28 inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Red 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
Hemerocallis 'Funny Valentine' is a bold and beautiful daylily cultivar that commands attention with its large, vibrant red flowers and attractive foliage. It is a popular choice for its reliable performance and ability to thrive in various conditions. Here is a closer look at its key features:
Appearance:
- Vibrant Red Flowers: 'Funny Valentine' produces large, 5½-inch, rose-red flowers with a bright green throat. The petals have a gentle ruffling, adding a touch of elegance.
- Sunfast Blooms: The flowers hold their color well even in strong sunlight, ensuring a long-lasting display.
- Prolific Blooms: This daylily is a prolific bloomer, producing up to 25 buds per scape (flower stalk).
- Attractive Foliage: The foliage is a healthy, medium green and forms a beautiful clump that remains attractive throughout the season.
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 a wide range of well-drained soils.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for many gardeners.
Care:
- Low Maintenance: 'Funny Valentine' is a relatively low-maintenance plant.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can improve the appearance of the plant and may encourage some additional blooms.
Uses:
- Borders: Adds a bold splash of color to borders and beds.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning display when planted in groups.
- Containers: Can be grown in containers to add a pop of color to patios and balconies.
- Naturalizing: Its vigorous growth makes it suitable for naturalizing in areas where it can spread.
- Pollinator Gardens: The flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Additional Information:
- Midseason Bloomer: Blooms in midsummer, typically around July.
- Tetraploid: 'Funny Valentine' is a tetraploid daylily, meaning it has twice the number of chromosomes as diploid daylilies. This often results in larger, more vigorous plants with thicker petals.
- Drought Tolerant: It is known for its drought tolerance, making it a good choice for areas with dry conditions.
If you are looking for a daylily with vibrant red flowers, attractive foliage, and reliable performance, Hemerocallis 'Funny Valentine' is an excellent choice. It is a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
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!
