Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Charles Johnston'
Charles Johnston Daylily
- Family
- Xanthorrhoeaceae
- Height
- 24 to 30 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Velvety red with a dark yellow throat
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; requires occasional deadheading and dividing every few years
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Charles Johnston' is an impressive daylily known for its large, velvety red flowers with a vibrant yellow throat. Blooming from mid to late summer, the richly colored, trumpet-shaped blooms feature ruffled petals that create a bold, eye-catching display in the garden. The flowers are long-lasting and appear in succession, providing a continuous burst of color throughout the blooming season.
Originating from hybridization efforts in the United States, 'Charles Johnston' was bred for its vibrant color, resilience, and prolific flowering habit. It is a popular choice for garden borders, mass plantings, or mixed perennial beds, where its bright blooms add dramatic color and attract pollinators like butterflies and bees.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
