Hemerocallis 'Fragrant Returns' (Daylily)

🌿 Hemerocallis 'Fragrant Returns' (Daylily)

Hemerocallis 'Fragrant Returns' is a compact, re-blooming daylily that produces an abundance of fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers with lightly ruffled petals. Flowering from early summer and often re-blooming into autumn, it offers extended seasonal interest. Its compact size and continuous blooming make it ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings.

Specifications:

• Height: 45 cm

• Spread: 35 cm

• Flowering: June to August ☀️🍂

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to various soil types​

🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting: Hemerocallis 'Fragrant Returns' thrives in the Isle of Wight's mild climate and well-drained soils. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance make it suitable for coastal gardens and sunny borders. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming throughout the season.​

🌿 Ideal Companion Plants for Hemerocallis 'Fragrant Returns' (from your Green Standard catalogue):

1. Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'
The soft, lavender-blue flowers of Nepeta provide a cool contrast to the warm yellow tones of the daylily, creating a harmonious color palette.​

2. Salvia 'Caradonna'
The deep purple flower spikes of Salvia add vertical interest and complement the daylily's form and color.​

3. Geranium 'Rozanne'
The trailing habit and violet-blue flowers of Geranium 'Rozanne' weave around the daylily, offering continuous blooms and ground cover.​

4. Achillea millefolium 'Summer Fruits Lemon'
The flat-topped, lemon-yellow flowers of Achillea echo the daylily's color, enhancing the sunny aspect of the planting scheme.​

5. Pennisetum orientale 'Flamingo'
The airy, pink-tinged plumes of Pennisetum provide texture and movement, contrasting with the daylily's bold blooms.​

🌟 Extra Tip from The Green Standard:
Hemerocallis 'Fragrant Returns' compact size makes it suitable for smaller gardens or container planting, and its re-blooming nature ensures extended interest.​