Hemerocallis fulva 'Kwanso Variegata' | Kwanso Variegata Daylily
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis fulva 'Kwanso Variegata' offers vibrant, double orange blooms accented by a yellow throat and a subtle yellow midrib running through each petal, adding layers of warmth and dimension to its flowers. The blooms are lushly layered with ruffled petals, bringing a textured, eye-catching look to the garden. Originally from Asia and cultivated for its hardiness, this variety is particularly valued for its variegated foliage, with green leaves striped in creamy white, making it a standout even when not in bloom.
In midsummer, 'Kwanso Variegata' produces a lively display of flowers that attract butterflies and bees, enhancing the garden's natural beauty. The interplay of its bright orange petals with the yellow accents and contrasting striped foliage creates a bold, dynamic effect well-suited to cottage gardens, borders, or as a focal point in mixed plantings. This cultivar’s colorful blooms and decorative foliage make it an excellent choice for adding long-lasting visual interest.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis fulva 'Kwanso Variegata' offers vibrant, double orange blooms accented by a yellow throat and a subtle yellow midrib running through each petal, adding layers of warmth and dimension to its flowers. The blooms are lushly layered with ruffled petals, bringing a textured, eye-catching look to the garden. Originally from Asia and cultivated for its hardiness, this variety is particularly valued for its variegated foliage, with green leaves striped in creamy white, making it a standout even when not in bloom.
In midsummer, 'Kwanso Variegata' produces a lively display of flowers that attract butterflies and bees, enhancing the garden's natural beauty. The interplay of its bright orange petals with the yellow accents and contrasting striped foliage creates a bold, dynamic effect well-suited to cottage gardens, borders, or as a focal point in mixed plantings. This cultivar’s colorful blooms and decorative foliage make it an excellent choice for adding long-lasting visual interest.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis fulva 'Kwanso Variegata' offers vibrant, double orange blooms accented by a yellow throat and a subtle yellow midrib running through each petal, adding layers of warmth and dimension to its flowers. The blooms are lushly layered with ruffled petals, bringing a textured, eye-catching look to the garden. Originally from Asia and cultivated for its hardiness, this variety is particularly valued for its variegated foliage, with green leaves striped in creamy white, making it a standout even when not in bloom.
In midsummer, 'Kwanso Variegata' produces a lively display of flowers that attract butterflies and bees, enhancing the garden's natural beauty. The interplay of its bright orange petals with the yellow accents and contrasting striped foliage creates a bold, dynamic effect well-suited to cottage gardens, borders, or as a focal point in mixed plantings. This cultivar’s colorful blooms and decorative foliage make it an excellent choice for adding long-lasting visual interest.
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Family: Asphodelaceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Green with white variegation, strap-like leaves
Flower color: Bright orange with yellow throat and midrib
Bloom time: Midsummer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to promote tidiness and cut back foliage in late fall
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
