Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Rocket City' Daylily (HARDY, 1967) (25) bare root clumps
- 6', bittersweet orange tepals with a darker orange eye
- Throat and midribs are lighter orange-yellow
- Very easy to grow and propagate
- Petals have crimped edges, sepals are smooth, both are recurved
- Blooms in midsummer
- Extended bloom--flowers last at least 16 hrs. each
- Tetraploid
- Award: HM '70
(CRESTWOOD GOLD X sdlg)
American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention (AHS first stamp of approval) -- 1970
Height: 36 Inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Gold/Orange 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: Midsummer, Extended Bloom
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Mass Planting, Easy To Grow, Salt Tolerant
Launch Your Garden into Orbit with 'Rocket City' Daylily!
Hemerocallis 'Rocket City' is a vibrant and reliable daylily that adds a burst of sunshine to the garden with its cheerful orange blooms. This early mid-season bloomer is a classic variety, known for its long-lasting flowers and adaptable nature.
'Rocket City' is a tetraploid daylily, prized for its strong growth habit and prolific blooming. The trumpet-shaped flowers are a bright, bittersweet orange with a contrasting burnt-orange eyezone and lighter orange-yellow throat. The petals and sepals are delicately recurved, adding a graceful touch to their vibrant appearance. Each flower lasts for at least 16 hours, providing an extended display of color. The foliage is a healthy green, forming an attractive clump that complements the cheerful flowers.
- Mature Size: 36 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
- Flower Color: Bittersweet orange with a burnt-orange eyezone and lighter orange-yellow throat
- Bloom Time: Early mid-season (early summer)
- 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: Extended blooms, showy flowers, vibrant color, attracts butterflies
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, 'Rocket City' 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: 'Rocket City' is generally pest and disease resistant.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders and Edging: Adds a cheerful splash of color to borders and edges.
- Mass Plantings: Plant in groups for a vibrant display of orange blooms.
- Containers: Can be grown in large containers, adding a bright focal point to patios and balconies.
- Mixed Borders: Combines beautifully with other perennials and shrubs.
- Focal Point: The eye-catching orange flowers make it a great focal point in the garden.
Launch your garden into a new dimension of color with the vibrant and reliable Hemerocallis 'Rocket City'!
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!
