Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy' (Stamile, 1990) (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Daylily
- 4¾", fragrant, soft pinkish peach tepals with a wine-purple eye and yellowish-green throat,
- Lightly ruffled petals with purple veining and smooth-edged sepals,
- Tepals are recurved, revealing the flower's triangular form,
- One of the longest blooming daylilies and one of the first to bloom.
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.
- Fragrant flowers.
- Dormant foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes, twice as many as Diploids.
Parents: Tet. Siloam Virginia Henson x Paper Butterfly
American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention (AHS first stamp of approval) -- 1994
American Hemerocallis Society L. Ernest Plouf Award (Best dormant and fragrant cultivar) -- 1998
American Hemerocallis Society Award of Merit (Outstanding beauty and performance over a wide area of the country) -- 1997
American Hemerocallis Society Popularity Poll (Conducted annually to determine the favorite daylilies among AHS members from each region of the country)
American Hemerocallis Society President's Cup Award -- 1999
Height: 22.0 Inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Peach 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, Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
The Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy' daylily is a popular cultivar known for its fragrant, colorful blooms and adaptability. Often called the "perfect perennial" due to its numerous qualities, including showy flowers, drought tolerance, and low care requirements, this daylily is a remarkable and stunning addition to the garden. This article will explore the characteristics, bloom time, growing conditions, and online retailers for this delightful daylily.
Characteristics Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy' was hybridized by Stamile in 1990. It is an early midseason bloomer, typically flowering in early July. The flowers are large, about 4¾ inches wide, and have a soft pinkish-peach color with a wine-purple eye and a yellowish-green throat. The petals are lightly ruffled with purple veining, and the sepals have smooth edges. The tepals (petals and sepals collectively) are recurved, giving the flower a triangular form. This cultivar is a tetraploid, meaning it has 44 chromosomes, twice as many as diploid daylilies. This characteristic results in bigger, stronger plants with potentially more vibrant flowers. 'Wineberry Candy' is also fragrant, with a sweet and fruity scent. It has an extended bloom time, with flowers staying open for at least 16 hours.
This daylily is ideal for small gardens or containers. It grows up to 22 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide. 'Wineberry Candy' is a cross between Tet. Siloam Virginia Henson x Paper Butterfly. It has won multiple awards, including the Honorable Mention (1995), Award of Merit (1997), and the LPA–L. Ernest Plouf Award, awarded to the best dormant and fragrant cultivar (1998).
Bloom Time Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy' blooms early to mid-summer, typically from early July onwards. It is a rebloomer, producing a second flush of flowers later in the season. Each flower lasts for about a day, opening in the morning and withering the following night. However, the plant produces many buds, ensuring an extended blooming period. Notably, 'Wineberry Candy' is recognized as one of the longest blooming daylilies and one of the first to bloom.
Growing Conditions Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy' is hardy in zones 3-9. It is a tough and adaptable plant that can thrive in various conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. While it can tolerate a wide range of soils, fertile loam is ideal. It is drought-tolerant and heat-resistant but benefits from regular watering, especially during hot summers. The best time to plant daylilies is in early fall or early spring.
This daylily is also tolerant of polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, and areas near pavement that is salted in winter. It is not affected by juglone, a substance produced by Black Walnut trees that can inhibit the growth of other plants. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds but is toxic to cats.
While daylilies are generally pest and disease-free , it is essential to keep an eye out for aphids, spider mites, and thrips. Crown rot can sometimes occur after overwintering. Cool, wet weather may bring on fusarium or rhizoctonia. There are also a few leaf spot and leaf streak foliage diseases that may be found. In warmer climates, a daylily rust called Puccinia hemerocallidis can be a problem.
To maintain the plant's appearance and encourage rebloom, remove spent blooms and seedpods after flowering. 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. All varieties can be divided every 3-4 years by digging up the entire clump and dividing it into smaller pieces with a minimum of 3 eyes each. This can be done in either spring or fall.
Growing Instructions for Commercial Growers For commercial growers, specific instructions for cultivating Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy' include:
- Potting and Timing:
- Root Trimming: Prune roots according to pot depth. It is best to prune the roots rather than to scrunch them into the pot.
- Moisture: For potting soil, use commercial potting media. Water thoroughly after potting and keep evenly moist until plants are established. Allow the substrate to dry out between waterings once plants are established.
- Planting Level: Cover the crown with about 1 inch of potting medium.
- PGRs/Pinching: Drench with Sumagic at 1 ppm when grown under greenhouse conditions.
- Lighting: Grow under high light conditions.
- Late Summer Planting: Late summer planting has the distinct advantage of producing bigger plants with more flowers. Allow at least 6-8 weeks for rooting before temperatures remain below freezing. Avoid fertilizing at this time.
- Fertility: Fertilizing is not necessary during the first few weeks of production. Actively growing daylilies are moderate feeders. Apply a controlled release fertilizer incorporated at a rate of 1 lb of nitrogen per yard of growing media, or 50-100 ppm nitrate delivered under a constant liquid fertilizer program.
- Overwintering Information: Trim plants back to 2 inches late in the season. If done too early, regrowth will occur. Cover with protective frost cloth if placed outside in a cold frame. Provide ventilation whenever temperatures rise above 40° F.
Companion Plants Several companion plants go well with Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy'. Here are some suggestions, grouped by category:
Flowers:
- Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle): Provides a contrasting texture with its soft, fuzzy leaves and chartreuse-yellow flowers.
- Echinacea 'Magnus' (Coneflower): Adds a vibrant touch with its large, pink flowers.
- Leucanthemum 'Spoonful of Sugar' (Shasta Daisy): Offers a classic combination with its white flowers and yellow centers.
- Salvia varieties: Various Salvia varieties, with their vibrant colors and long blooming seasons, can create stunning combinations with 'Wineberry Candy'.
- Phlox paniculata (Garden Phlox): Offers showy, fragrant flowers in various colors, including pink, white, violet, lavender, and purple, providing a beautiful contrast and delightful fragrance.
- Monarda (Bee Balm): Adds a splash of color with its eye-catching flower heads in shades of red, pink, purple, and white.
Grasses:
- Panicum 'Niagara Falls' (Switch Grass): Adds a graceful element with its cascading foliage.
- Muhlenbergia capillaris: Offers a delicate texture and airy appearance with its pink or purple inflorescences.
Other:
- Heliopsis 'Tuscan Sun' (False Sunflower): Creates a sunny backdrop with its golden-yellow flowers.
- Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' (Catmint): Provides a long-lasting display of purple-blue flowers.
- Gypsophila paniculata (Baby's Breath): Adds a delicate touch with its airy white flowers.
- Sedum 'Herbstfreude' ('Autumn Joy'): Provides a long-lasting display of color in late summer and fall with its pink flower heads.
- Coreopsis 'Moonlight' (Tickseed): Offers a cheerful contrast with its bright yellow flowers.
Alternative Daylily Cultivars If you are interested in exploring other daylily options, here are some alternative cultivars suggested by Gardenia.net :
- Hemerocallis 'Moses' Fire': Features fiery red flowers with a yellow throat.
- Hemerocallis 'Blackberry Sherbert': Produces large, ruffled flowers in shades of blackberry and cream.
- Hemerocallis 'Lies and Lipstick': Displays vibrant red flowers with a darker red eyezone.
- Hemerocallis 'Night Embers': Displays deep red flowers with a yellow throat.
- Hemerocallis 'Bettylen': Offers large, fragrant flowers in a blend of pink, lavender, and cream.
- Hemerocallis 'Berrylicious': Produces an abundance of raspberry-red flowers with a yellow throat.
Gardening Ideas with Companion Plants Gardenia.net also provides some inspiring gardening ideas with companion plants for daylilies:
- Vibrant Layers: Combine daylilies with arborvitae and valerian for a dynamic display of textures and colors.
- Pretty Spring Border: Create a charming spring border with alliums, eryngium, and grasses.
- Shade Loving Border: Design a tranquil shade-loving border with hemerocallis, hosta, and tiger lilies.
- Hot Border: Add a fiery touch to your garden with a hot border featuring achillea, hemerocallis, and grasses.
- Dahlias and Companion Plants: Create a vibrant and colorful display with dahlias and companion plants in a hot color theme.
- Prairie Planting: Design a low-maintenance prairie planting with easy-care annuals and perennials.
- Cheerful Summer Border: Create a cheerful summer border with easy-to-grow perennials.
- Pollinator-Friendly Garden: Design a pollinator-friendly garden with a pale pink and bold blue color scheme.
Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy' is a captivating daylily that offers a delightful combination of beauty, fragrance, and adaptability. Its soft pinkish-peach flowers with a wine-purple eye and yellowish-green throat create a striking display in any garden setting. As one of the longest blooming daylilies, it provides an extended period of visual interest, starting early in the season and reblooming later on. Its hardiness and tolerance of various conditions, including full sun to partial shade, a wide range of soils, and even polluted environments, make it an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels. Whether you have a small garden, a spacious landscape, or simply a container on your patio, 'Wineberry Candy' can bring a touch of elegance and charm to your outdoor space. Its ease of care and wide availability online further enhance its appeal. With its captivating blooms, versatility, and low-maintenance nature, Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy' is truly a delightful daylily that can be enjoyed by all.
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.
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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!
