Product Description
Hemerocallis 'King of the Ages' (25) Bare Root Plants
RAINBOW RHYTHM® Collection
Common Name: Daylily
If you're looking for a daylily that brings height to the garden, this is a top choice! In addition to tall scapes, 'King of the Ages' boasts incredible size with 6½" flowers. The petals are a unique blend of butter-yellow, peach, and apricot (officially, a "polychrome"). With its burgundy red eye and matching red picotee edge, this will definitely fill you with awe.
American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention 2010
- Midseason Bloomer, blooming in July.
- Rebloomer, producing a second set of flowers.
- Fragrant flowers.
- Semi-Evergreen foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes.
Height: 38.0 Inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Yellow Shades, Pink shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun and Part Shade
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 'King of the Ages' is a stunning daylily cultivar known for its impressive blooms and vigorous growth. Here is a breakdown of its key features and growing requirements:
Appearance:
- Flowers: 'King of the Ages' boasts large, 6.5-inch wide flowers with a unique blend of butter-yellow, peach, and apricot hues, often described as a "polychrome" blend. The blooms feature a striking burgundy red eye and a matching picotee edge, adding to their allure. The petals are often heavily ruffled, giving the flowers a full and textured appearance.
- Foliage: The plant has attractive, strap-like, semi-evergreen foliage that forms a neat clump.
- Habit: 'King of the Ages' is a tall daylily, with flower scapes reaching up to 38 inches in height. It has an upright and sturdy growth habit.
Growing Conditions:
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (This means it can tolerate a wide range of temperatures)
- Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. For optimal blooming, it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
Care:
- Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer for vigorous growth.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent seed pod formation.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-5 years to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant.
- Mulching: Applying a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base helps retain moisture, control weeds, and protect roots in winter.
Uses:
- Specimen plant: Its striking flowers and tall scapes make it a beautiful focal point in gardens.
- Borders: Ideal for adding a splash of color to garden beds and borders.
- Mass plantings: Creates a dramatic display when planted in groups.
- Cut flowers: The large, colorful flowers make wonderful additions to bouquets and arrangements.
Benefits:
- Impressive blooms: The unique color combination and large size of the flowers make it a standout in any garden.
- Long blooming period: Blooms in midsummer and often reblooms in late summer or early fall, providing a long-lasting display of color.
- Attracts pollinators: The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Easy to grow: Daylilies are generally easy to care for, making them a good choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Overall, Hemerocallis 'King of the Ages' is a fantastic addition to any garden, offering impressive blooms, a long blooming period, and relatively easy care. Its striking presence and pollinator-friendly nature make it a valuable and enjoyable plant to have.
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!
