Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'
Elegant Candy Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Soft pink with a deep rose eye and a green throat
- Foliage color
- Green, strap-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer with possible reblooming
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead to encourage reblooming, cut back in fall
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy' is a vibrant daylily with soft pink petals and a deep rose eye that surrounds a glowing yellow-green throat. The ruffled edges of the petals give the flower a refined and delicate appearance. Blooming in mid-summer with repeat blooming into late summer, this variety provides long-lasting color and charm in the garden.
Bred for its striking combination of colors and excellent reblooming characteristics, 'Elegant Candy' is an ideal choice for adding a pop of color to borders, perennial beds, and cottage gardens. Its ability to bloom repeatedly throughout the season ensures a lasting presence in summer landscapes.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves
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.
