Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' PP13499 (Apps, 2000) (25) Bare Root Plants
HAPPY EVER APPSTER™ Daylilies
Common Name: Daylily
Brilliant cherry red, ruffled blossoms have a brightly contrasting yellow halo and an apple green throat. They rest just above the dark green foliage, held up there like a bouquet all summer long.
It is a vigorous grower that readily increases its foliage and like EARLYBIRD CARDINAL™, it produces several flower scapes per fan. This daylily begins blooming in early midseason and repeats bloom all the way into fall. In zone 7, there are typically about 105 day of bloom. And since it's an extended bloomer, each flower remains open for at least 16 hours.
Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot including: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone).
- Early Midseason Bloomer, blooming in early July.
- Rebloomer, producing a second set of flowers.
- Extended Bloom with flowers staying open at least 16 hours.
- Semi-Evergreen foliage.
- Diploid with 22 chromosomes.
Parentage: (Royal Occasion × Pete's Joy)
Height: 24-28 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 - Early Fall, Rebloomer, Continuous Bloom
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' is a daylily cultivar known for its extended blooming period, vigorous growth, and ability to thrive in various conditions. It is a low-maintenance plant that is a great choice for gardeners of all levels of experience. With its vibrant crimson-red flowers and lemon-yellow throat, 'Red Hot Returns' adds a burst of color to any garden. It begins blooming in early midseason and repeats bloom all the way into fall, providing weeks of eye-catching color. In zone 7, there are typically about 105 days of bloom.
Characteristics This type of daylily typically grows to 16-24” tall and as wide. The strap-shaped, semi-evergreen leaves grow in fans, creating an attractive backdrop for the vibrant flowers. Each flower stays beautiful for up to 16 hours. The funnel-shaped scarlet flowers, each with a showy lemon-yellow halo and apple-green throat, begin to bloom in midsummer. It continues to rebloom throughout the summer and well into fall, sometimes to the first fall frost. Interestingly, each flower on the Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' lasts no more than 24 hours, opening up in the morning and withering during the forthcoming night. This fleeting beauty adds to the plant's unique appeal, as each new day brings a fresh display of blossoms.
Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' was bred by Apps in 2000. This cultivar is the result of a cross taken in July of 1993 between two non-patented cultivars, H. 'Royal Occasion' (female with black-violet flowers) and H. 'Pete's Joy' (male with pink flowers). It has the patent PP13,499.
Hardiness Zones and Ideal Growing Conditions Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' is hardy in zones 3-9. It thrives in full sun to part sun in average, moist, but well-drained soils. While it performs well in a wide range of soils, fertile loam is preferred. It tolerates heat and summer humidity, but thorough watering is required to ensure its foliage remains attractive. This daylily can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot, including polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, and near pavement that is salted in winter. It is also salt-tolerant, making it suitable for coastal gardens or areas with salted roads.
How to Care for Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' Daylilies are some of the easiest perennials to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. They are tough, adaptable plants that will grow in any soil, from normal to slightly wet to dry. Older varieties are able to bloom if planted in partial shade, but most of the newer introductions need full sun for best performance. Likewise, older varieties tend to spread more rapidly than the newer hybrids. Plants can be deadheaded for cosmetic purposes, but in most cases, this will not extend the bloom time.
The best time to plant Daylilies is in early fall or early spring. Daylilies attract butterflies and hummingbirds but are toxic to cats. It is important to keep this plant away from cats.
Maintenance and Pruning After flowering, remove spent blooms and seedpods to improve the appearance and encourage rebloom. When all the flowers on a scape are finished, cut off the scape close to ground level. Remove dead foliage from daylilies as they die back in the fall.
Common Pests and Diseases Daylilies are extremely adaptable perennials. They are easy to grow and relatively pest-free. However, some pests and diseases may affect Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns'.
- Pests The most common pests that may affect Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' are aphids, spider mites, and thrips.
- Diseases Some diseases that may affect Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' include:
- Colletotrichum leaf spot or leaf scorch: Leaf tissue dies in a streak along the mid-vein.
- Leaf streak or Red leaf streak: Reddish flecks form on the leaves as the mid-vein yellows. Oval dead spots form, and the leaves die prematurely.
- Rhizoctonia crown rot: Slender, grassy foliage develops, and few flower stalks form. Crowns rot and die.
- Russet spot: Reddish spots form on the leaves.
- Rust: Bright yellow spots or streaks on the upper side of the leaf have bright yellow-orange spores on the underside.
Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' is rabbit resistant, making it a good choice for gardens with rabbit problems.
How to Propagate Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' Dividing the daylily clumps by pulling or cutting apart is the most common form of daylily propagation. Division is relatively easy to do, plant survival is excellent, and the resulting plants are identical. It is recommended that division be done during early spring or late summer with the harvest season defined by the area.
Uses for Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' is an ideal choice for shrub borders or perennial beds, as ground covers on slopes, or in containers near the patio.
Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' is a beautiful and versatile daylily that is a favorite among gardeners. Its long blooming season, vibrant color, and low-maintenance nature make it a desirable addition to any garden. The plant's ability to thrive in various conditions, including poor soil and salted pavement, makes it a versatile choice for different garden settings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns' is sure to bring joy to your garden with its stunning blooms and easy care.
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!
