Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' (Apps 1999) (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Daylily
- 4", fragrant, rose-pink blend with a deep rose eyezone and yellow throat,
- The first hardy rose pink everblooming daylily,
- Blooms consistently from late spring to frost; each stem bears 9-12 buds.
- Early Bloomer, Rebloomer, producing a second set of flowers.
- Fragrant flowers.
- Dormant foliage.
- Diploid with 22 chromosomes.
American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention (AHS first stamp of approval) -- 2002
Height: 14 Inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades, Purple-red 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, Rebloomer, Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' is a charming and reliable daylily cultivar that graces the garden with a profusion of rosy-pink blooms throughout the summer. It is a popular choice for its compact size, repeat flowering, and delightful fragrance. Here is a closer look at its key features:
Appearance:
- Rose-Pink Flowers with a Deeper Eye: 'Rosy Returns' produces lovely 4-inch, rose-pink flowers with a deeper rose eyezone and a contrasting yellow throat. The petals have a gentle ruffling, adding to their delicate charm.
- Repeat Bloomer: It is a repeat bloomer, producing a succession of flowers from early summer until frost. Each scape (flower stalk) typically bears 9-12 buds.
- Compact Size: This daylily has a compact growth habit, reaching about 12-14 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide. This makes it well-suited for smaller gardens, borders, or containers.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers full sun for optimal flowering but can tolerate some shade, especially in hot climates.
- Soil: Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soil.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for many gardeners.
Care:
- Low Maintenance: 'Rosy Returns' is a relatively low-maintenance plant.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can encourage repeat blooming and keep the plant looking tidy.
Uses:
- Borders: Adds a beautiful splash of color and fragrance to borders and beds.
- Containers: Its compact size makes it perfect for containers on patios and balconies.
- Edging: Can be used as an edging plant along walkways or paths.
- Groundcover: Its spreading habit can be used to create a small-scale groundcover in sunny areas.
Additional Information:
- Fragrant: The flowers have a light, sweet fragrance.
- Early Bloomer: Starts blooming in early summer, typically around June.
- Repeat Bloomer: It is a reliable repeat bloomer, providing flowers throughout much of the growing season.
- Diploid: This daylily is a diploid variety.
- Dormant Foliage: The foliage dies back in the winter (dormant).
If you are looking for a daylily with beautiful rose-pink flowers, a compact size, a long bloom time, and a delightful fragrance, Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' is an excellent choice. It is a charming and reliable addition to any 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!
