Product Description
Hemerocallis - 'Purple de Oro' (DeGroot, 2000) (25) Bare Root Plants
- Also known as 'Razzmatazz'
- 2½", medium purple flowers and a bright yellow throat
- Petals have narrow pie crust edges, dark purple veining, and paler purple midribs; smooth-edged sepals have white tips
- Early Midseason Bloomer, blooming in early July.
- Rebloomer, producing a second set of flowers.
- Dormant foliage.
- Diploid with 22 chromosomes.
Height: 20 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, Rebloomer
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' is a lovely reblooming daylily that offers a profusion of purple blooms throughout the summer. It is a popular choice for its compact size, long flowering season, and adaptability. Here is a closer look at its key features:
Appearance:
- Purple Flowers with a Yellow Throat: 'Purple de Oro' produces 2½-inch, medium purple flowers with a bright yellow throat. The petals have a ruffled edge with dark purple veining and paler purple midribs, adding depth and texture to the blooms.
- Compact Habit: This daylily has a compact growth habit, typically reaching about 20 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. This makes it well-suited for smaller gardens, borders, or containers.
- Reblooming: It is a reliable rebloomer, producing a succession of flowers from early midseason (early July) until frost.
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: 'Purple de Oro' is a relatively low-maintenance plant.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can encourage reblooming and keep the plant looking tidy.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Uses:
- Borders: Adds a beautiful splash of purple color to borders and beds.
- Containers: Its compact size makes it perfect for containers on patios and balconies.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning display when planted in groups.
- Groundcover: Can be used as a groundcover in sunny areas.
Additional Information:
- Early Midseason Bloomer: Starts blooming in early July in most climates.
- Reblooming: It is a reliable rebloomer, 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're looking for a daylily with beautiful purple flowers, a compact size, and a long bloom time, Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' is an excellent choice. It is a charming and reliable 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!
