Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie' PP28643 CPBR6124 (25) Bare Root Plants
RAINBOW RHYTHM® Collection
Common Name: Daylily
From the same hybridizer who brought you the popular reblooming daylily 'Going Bananas' comes this brand new introduction that is sure to please. 4" wide, orange mango petals with a light rose band, pink mid-rib, and green throat. The flower scapes have well-branched, 4-way scapes and upwards near 32 buds per scape, packing quite a punch with its flower performance. The diamond dusting will dazzle you as it sparkles in direct sun. Flowers are cookie-cutter consistent in form and color and we have observed excellent rebloom. 'Orange Smoothie' combines well with pastel and bold colors alike, making it a great choice for landscape designers. Plant en masse for a truly stunning display.
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.
- Fragrant flowers.
- Dormant foliage.
- Diploid with 22 chromosomes.
Height: 24 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: Early Summer- Early Fall, Rebloomer, Long Blooming, Continuous Bloom
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
The Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie' daylily is a relatively new cultivar that was introduced in 2014 by hybridizer Curt Hanson. It is part of the RAINBOW RHYTHM® series from Proven Winners. This daylily is known for its vibrant orange flowers, long bloom time, and ease of care. Enjoy a vibrant display of color not just once, but twice in a season with this remarkable rebloomer! It is a popular choice for gardeners of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. Its low-maintenance nature makes it a perfect choice for beginner gardeners.
The Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie' daylily has the following key characteristics:
- Parentage: (sdlg 91-104-2 × sdlg 96-20-5)
- Flower Color: The flowers are a vibrant orange mango color with a light rose band, pink midribs, and a green throat. The petals have a diamond dusting that sparkles in the sun.
- Flower Size: The flowers are large, measuring about 4 inches wide.
- Flower Form: The flowers are single in form.
- Bloom Time: This is an early midseason bloomer, with the first flowers appearing in early July. It is also a rebloomer, meaning it produces a second set of flowers later in the season. The bloom time extends from early summer until fall. Each flower lasts about 24 hours. With over 30 buds per scape, 'Orange Smoothie' provides a spectacular show of blooms throughout the summer.
- Fragrance: The flowers have a fragrance.
- Foliage: The foliage is dormant, meaning it dies back in the winter.
- Height: The plant grows to a height of 24 inches.
- Spread: The plant spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 inches.
- Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9. This is considered a premium daylily, which means that it has been selected as a high-performing plant with exceptional bloom performance, substantive, vibrantly colored flowers, complete winter hardiness in northern zones, and a vigorous habit.
- Other Notable Features:
- High bud count (upwards of 32 buds per scape)
- Well-branched, 4-way scapes
- Cookie-cutter consistent flowers
- Excellent rebloom
- Drought tolerant
- Salt tolerant
- Rabbit resistant
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Growing Conditions Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie' daylilies are relatively easy to grow and can tolerate a variety of conditions. They 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). Here are some ideal growing conditions:
- Sunlight: They thrive in full sun to part sun. For optimum flowering performance, plant in full sun.
- Soil: They can grow in a wide range of soils, from normal to slightly wet to dry. Fertile loam is preferred.
- Water: While they are drought tolerant, thorough watering is required to ensure the foliage remains attractive, especially during hot, humid weather.
Planting and Care
- Planting Time: The best time to plant daylilies is in early fall or early spring.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Propagation: This plant can be propagated by division.
- Maintenance: Daylilies are low-maintenance plants. After flowering, remove spent blooms and seedpods to improve appearance and encourage rebloom. When all the flowers on a scape are finished, cut off the scape close to ground level. Remove dead foliage in the fall.
- Overwintering: 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.
Pests and Diseases While generally pest-free, 'Orange Smoothie' may occasionally be affected by common garden pests such as aphids, spider mites, and thrips. In terms of diseases, crown rot, fusarium, rhizoctonia, leaf spot, and leaf streak can sometimes occur. Daylily rust (Puccinia hemerocallidis) can be a problem in warmer climates, but it does not overwinter in colder zones.
Uses in the Garden Daylilies are versatile plants that can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. Here are some ideas for using 'Orange Smoothie':
- Borders: They make excellent border plants.
- Containers: They can be grown in containers near the patio.
- Ground Covers: They can be used as ground covers on slopes.
- Mass Plantings: Plant them en masse for a stunning display of color.
- Focal Point: Their vibrant color and form make them a great focal point in the 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!
