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Hemerocallis 'Wilfrid Dion'

Wilfrid Dion' Daylily

Wilfrid Dion' Daylily

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • July
  • August

  • Verry vigorous
  • Abundant flowers
  • Easy care
  • Fragrant flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Brighten up your flowerbeds with the dazzling Hemerocallis 'Wilfrid Dion', a true tribute to this great Quebec horticulturist.

Dazzling Bloom:

From mid-summer, this robust perennial is adorned with large flowers (15-18 cm in diameter) of a deep and luminous cherry red. Each trumpet-shaped flower opens to reveal a greenish-yellow throat that radiates outward, creating a striking contrast.

A marvel of adaptation

The Hemerocallis 'Wilfrid Dion' is a robust and easy-to-live-with plant, perfectly adapted to the Quebec climate. It thrives in a variety of well-drained soils and even tolerates drought once well established.

Garden uses

  • Beds and flowerbeds: Plant it in groups to create a colorful spectacle and attract attention.
  • Borders: Its generous flowering makes it an excellent plant for delimiting your paths and garden spaces.
  • Naturalized gardens: Let it multiply to bring a wild and colorful touch to your garden.
  • Pots and containers: Grow it on your terrace or balcony to enjoy its bright beauty.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
22 - 24 in.
Spread
22 - 24 in.
Height
24 - 28 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy
  • Dense
  • Drooping

Flowering colours:

  • Red
  • Yellow

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Water regularly. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Cut back daylilies to remove dead growth early in spring. Remove spent flowers throughout the growing season.

Soil requirement:

  • Rich
  • well-drained and aerated soil

Features

Resistance:

  • Drought
  • Rabbits

Attract:

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds

Use:

  • Borders
  • Butterfly gardens
  • Small gardens
  • Flowerbeds

Attribute:

  • Fragrant

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