1 / 4Key characteristics
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Blend of pink and tangerine shades
- Foliage color
- Green, narrow, strap-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers and trim foliage after blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Pink Tangerine'
Pink Tangerine Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Pink Tangerine' captivates with its unique blend of pink and tangerine hues, creating a warm, sunset-inspired look. The soft, yet vibrant colors are balanced beautifully on its broad, gently ruffled petals, giving the bloom a fresh, cheerful presence. This daylily was developed to showcase a novel color combination, making it a lovely choice for adding an unexpected pop of color to garden borders or sunny beds.
Works well in
- Borders
- Cottage Gardens
- Pollinator Gardens
- Hummingbird Gardens
- Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums
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.
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