Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Bright Sunset' (RUDOLPH, 1978) (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Daylily
6", highly fragrant flowers the color of a tropical sunset: burnt coppery-orange self with a golden orange band and small, deep green throat
Petals have prominent gold midribs and tightly ruffled edges; sepals have smooth, gold edges
Vigorous grower with healthy dark green foliage
- Midseason Bloomers, blooming in July.
- Extended Bloom with flowers staying open at least 16 hours.
- Fragrant flowers.
- Dormant foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes.
Parents: (COMMANDMENT X SDLG).
Height: 36 inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Gold/Orange 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 'Bright Sunset' is a fragrant and vibrant daylily cultivar that brings the warmth of a tropical sunset to your garden. It is known for its large, colorful flowers, vigorous growth, and delightful fragrance. Here is a closer look at its key features:
Appearance:
- Tropical Sunset Colors: 'Bright Sunset' lives up to its name, producing large, 6-inch, coppery-orange flowers with a golden orange band and a small, deep green throat. The petals have prominent gold midribs and tightly ruffled edges, adding texture and depth to the blooms.
- Vigorous Growth: This daylily is a vigorous grower, forming strong clumps of healthy, dark green foliage.
- Tall Scapes: The flower scapes (stalks) are tall, typically reaching about 36 inches in height, making the flowers stand out in the garden.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers full sun in the north and can tolerate full sun in the south with sufficient moisture.
- 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: 'Bright Sunset' 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 but does not significantly extend the bloom time.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Uses:
- Borders: Adds a bold splash of color and fragrance to borders and beds.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning display when planted in groups.
- Containers: Can be grown in containers to add color and fragrance to patios and balconies.
- Naturalizing: Its vigorous growth makes it suitable for naturalizing in areas where it can spread.
- Cut Flowers: The large, fragrant flowers make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.
Additional Information:
- Fragrant: The flowers have a strong, delightful fragrance.
- Midseason Bloomer: Blooms in July in most climates.
- Extended Bloom: The flowers stay open for at least 16 hours, providing a long display of color.
- Tetraploid: 'Bright Sunset' 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.
If you are looking for a daylily with large, fragrant flowers in vibrant sunset colors, Hemerocallis 'Bright Sunset' is an excellent choice. It is a reliable and show-stopping 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!
