Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy' Daylily (Stamile 1995) (25) bare root clumps
- 4.25', medium pink flowers with a triangular red eye and a green throat
- Blossoms are round in form and heavily ruffled
- The flower color is sunfast
- Strong, well-branched and budded scapes
- Blooms in early to midsummer; rebloomer
- Notably fragrant
- Healthy deep green foliage
- Tetraploid
- Awards: AGA '00, LPA '01, AM '01
- One of the nicest of all the 'Candy' series of daylilies
Annie T. Giles Award 2000, L. Ernest Plouf Award 2001, Award of Merit 2001.
Frilly ruffles and fragrant.
Height: 25 Inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer, Midsummer, Rebloomer
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Mass Planting, Easy To Grow, Salt Tolerant
The Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy' daylily is a captivating cultivar that boasts exquisite beauty and remarkable performance. With its vibrant pink flowers, delightful fragrance, and reblooming nature, it is no wonder this daylily has become a favorite among gardening enthusiasts. The name "hemerocallis" is derived from the Greek words for "day" and "beautiful," referring to the individual flowers lasting for about 24 hours. This article delves into the characteristics, parentage, growing and care tips, and where to purchase this delightful daylily.
Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy' is a tetraploid daylily, meaning it has twice as many chromosomes as diploid daylilies. This characteristic often results in larger, more robust plants with increased vigor. The flowers of this cultivar are medium pink with a distinctive triangular red eye and a green throat. The blossoms are rounded and heavily ruffled, adding to their visual appeal. Notably, the flower color is sunfast, ensuring that the vibrant hues remain true even under intense sunlight. The scapes, or flower stalks, are strong, well-branched, and produce an abundance of buds. One of the most notable features of 'Elegant Candy' is its delightful fragrance. The foliage is a healthy deep green, providing an attractive backdrop for the vibrant blooms. The leaves are sword-like and arranged in pairs at the base of the plant. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, 'Elegant Candy' exhibits a mounded and upright plant habit.
Here is a summary of the key characteristics of Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy':
- Flower Color: Medium pink with a triangular red eye and green throat
- Flower Form: Rounded and heavily ruffled
- Flower Size: 25 inches
- Spread: 18-24 inches
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Parentage and Hybridizer Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy' was hybridized by Stamile in 1995. Its parentage is a cross between 'Lady of Fortune' and 'Tetra Janice Brown'. This carefully selected parentage contributes to the desirable traits of 'Elegant Candy', such as its vibrant flower color, reblooming habit, and strong fragrance.
Daylilies are known for their resilience and adaptability, and 'Elegant Candy' is no exception. Here are some essential tips for growing and caring for this cultivar:
- Sunlight 'Elegant Candy' thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal blooming. It can tolerate some light shade, especially in hot climates. It is worth noting that daylilies with very dark flower colors, while they can tolerate full sun, may benefit from more shade, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
- Soil This daylily prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.
- Planting When planting 'Elegant Candy', ensure that the crown of the plant is not buried too deeply. Plant the rhizomes so that the top of the crown is just below the soil surface. This will help to prevent rot and ensure healthy growth.
- Watering Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells. However, be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot. Once established, daylilies are relatively drought-tolerant.
- Fertilizing 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.
- Division Divide clumps every 3-5 years to maintain vigor and promote blooming.
- Pests and Disease Control Aphids, spider mites, and thrips are the most common pests that may affect daylilies. 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.
- Tolerance 'Elegant Candy' is heat tolerant, making it a suitable choice for gardens in warmer climates. It also exhibits some shade tolerance, although full sun is preferred for optimal flowering.
- Spreading Daylilies spread by underground rhizomes. This means that they can gradually expand their coverage over time, creating a lush and vibrant display in the garden.
Additional Information Here is some additional information about Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy':
- Plant Traits: Rebloom, diurnal (flowers open during the day)
- Rust Resistance: Shows susceptibility
- Fertility: Pod fertile, pollen fertile
- Bloom Traits: Eye or band
- Bloom Form: Single
- AHS Awards: Award of Merit (2001), Honorable Mention (1998), Annie T. Giles Award (2000), L. Ernest Plouf Award (2001)
Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy' is a truly remarkable daylily cultivar that offers a delightful combination of beauty, fragrance, and resilience. Its vibrant pink flowers, rounded and ruffled form, and reblooming habit make it a standout in any garden. As a tetraploid variety, it is likely to be more vigorous and robust compared to diploid daylilies. Gardeners seeking a daylily with excellent garden performance and a long-lasting display of blooms will find 'Elegant Candy' to be an excellent choice. With proper care and attention, 'Elegant Candy' will reward gardeners with an abundance of blooms and years of enjoyment. As an added bonus, both the flower buds and open flowers of this daylily are edible, adding a unique culinary dimension to this already captivating plant. Consider pairing 'Elegant Candy' with other perennials that have similar growing requirements, such as salvias, coneflowers, or ornamental grasses, to create a stunning and dynamic display in your 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!
