Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Lake of Fire' (25) Bare Root Plants
Proven Winners® RAINBOW RHYTHM® Collection
Common Name: Daylily
A stunning new color pattern for Proven Winners! The enormous 7" flower is apricot orange with an incredibly wide, orange red eye. Along the ruffled edge is a matching orange red picotee edge with a razor thin golden yellow margin. 'Lake of Fire' will set your garden ablaze in midsummer.
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).
- Midseason Bloomer, blooming in July.
- Fragrant flowers.
- Dormant foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes.
Height: 24.0-24.0 Inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Gold/Orange 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
Ignite Your Garden with the Vibrant 'Lake of Fire' Daylily!
Hemerocallis 'Lake of Fire' is a show-stopping daylily that lives up to its name, producing large, fiery-colored blooms that will set your garden ablaze. This captivating perennial boasts a unique blend of colors, with each flower showcasing a stunning combination of peach, orange, and red.
'Lake of Fire' is a mid-season bloomer, adding a vibrant splash of color to your garden in July. Its large, 7-inch flowers are a sight to behold, with ruffled petals and a striking color pattern. The base color is a soft apricot-peach, which blends into a wide, fiery orange-red eyezone. A thin golden-yellow edge outlines the petals, adding a touch of contrast and further enhancing the visual appeal. This daylily is a vigorous grower and a prolific bloomer, producing an abundance of flowers on sturdy scapes.
- Mature Size: 24 inches tall and wide
- Flower Color: Apricot-peach with a fiery orange-red eyezone and golden-yellow edge
- Bloom Time: Mid-season (July)
- Foliage: Green, arching, strap-like
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright
- Light Needs: Full sun to part shade (at least 6 hours of sun for best blooming)
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (USDA)
- Special Features: Large, showy flowers, unique color pattern, fragrant, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Planting:
- Timing: Plant in spring or fall for best results.
- Location: Choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Daylilies thrive in locations that receive at least 6 hours of sunlight.
- Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for adequate growth.
- Planting Depth: Plant the crown (where the roots meet the foliage) at the same depth as it was in the container.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and regularly until it is established.
Care:
- Watering: Once established, 'Lake of Fire' is relatively drought-tolerant, but it will bloom best with consistent moisture. Water deeply during prolonged dry spells.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooming.
- Deadheading: Removing spent flowers (deadheading) can improve the plant's appearance and encourage reblooming.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-5 years to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant. This is best done in spring or fall.
- Pest and Disease Control: 'Lake of Fire' is generally pest and disease resistant.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders and Edging: Adds a vibrant splash of color to borders and edges.
- Mass Plantings: Plant in groups for a stunning display of fiery blooms.
- Containers: Can be grown in large containers, adding a dramatic focal point to patios and balconies.
- Mixed Borders: Combines beautifully with other perennials and shrubs.
- Focal Point: The large, eye-catching flowers make it a great focal point in the garden.
Bring the heat to your garden with the vibrant and captivating Hemerocallis 'Lake of Fire'!
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!
