Rainbow Rhythm® King of the Ages Daylily

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

38 Inches

Mature Spread

1.5-2 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 9

Prepare to be bowled over by this astounding daylily. ‘King of the Ages’ is aptly named with its regal height, enormous flowers, and magnificent coloring. It has 38-inch-tall scapes and large, 6.5-inch flowers. The fragrant blooms are a breathtaking fusion of buttery yellow, peach, and apricot with a burgundy eye and ruffled, burgundy edge. A repeat bloomer, it will bring color to your garden in mid-summer and again later in the season. Expect high performance from this tough, adaptable, award winner.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'King of the Ages' Hemerocallis resists leaf spot, root rot, and powdery mildew. It tolerates harsh conditions such as city pollution, juglone from black walnut trees, poor soils, and salt. It repels rabbits. This daylily grows well in pots, taking the role of thriller in a combination container. Use it in mass plantings or try pairing it with compact shrubs or ornamental grasses in the landscape. As an accent plant, it makes a fine specimen or focal point in the border.

Rainbow Rhythm® King of the Ages Daylily Care

Plant this easy-care daylily in well-drained soil and in a full-sun location. Incorporate organic matter for aeration, drainage, and fertility. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and be sure the crown of the plant is even with the soil level. Water thoroughly, then provide regular irrigation for optimum growth. 'King of the Ages' tolerates any type of soil and pH.

Cut back spent flower stems after flowering. No specific winter care is recommended as 'King of the Ages' has complete winter hardiness in northern zones. When growing them in containers, plant in a rich, soilless potting mix. If you are using a light-weight pot, you may want to place 2-3 inches of river rocks in the bottom first – this will prevent them blowing over when the plants are full grown. Water slowly until water comes out of the hole before placing the pot on a drip tray. Locate in full sun – at least six hours each day. Protect containers in the winter by placing them in an unheated garage or basement until they produce new shoots in the spring.

Rainbow Rhythm® King of the Ages Daylily Spacing

In the garden, space the plants 18-24 inches apart, from center plant to center. If planting in containers, large pots are best. They should be at least 24 inches in diameter.

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Variety	Flowers	Mature Size	Bloom Notes	Why Choose It
Rainbow Rhythm® Blazing Glory Daylily	Golden yellow with burgundy-red eye and edge	32" H × 18–24" W	Rebloomer	Wide burgundy picotee edge on 6" flowers
Rainbow Rhythm® Blood, Sweat and Tears Daylily	Raspberry red with rosy eye and pale edge	28" H × 18–24" W	Rebloomer	Large 6" red flowers with layered color
Rainbow Rhythm® Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Daylily	Coral pink with cranberry-red eye	26" H × 18–24" W	Excellent rebloom	Coral petals with cranberry eye and edged margins
Rainbow Rhythm® Going Bananas Daylily	Lemon yellow	19–22" H × 18–24" W	Long rebloom season	Compact yellow selection with repeated bloom
Rainbow Rhythm® King of the Ages Daylily	Butter yellow, peach and apricot with burgundy eye	38" H × 18–24" W	Rebloomer	Tallest Rainbow Rhythm® selection
Rainbow Rhythm® Lake of Fire Daylily	Apricot orange with orange-red eye and edge	24" H × 18–24" W	Mid summer	Oversized 7" flowers with layered edging
Rainbow Rhythm® Nosferatu Daylily	Dark purple with chartreuse throat	26" H × 18–24" W	Mid summer	Darkest purple flower color
Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily	Mango orange with soft rose band	24" H × 18–24" W	Rebloomer	Soft mango-orange summer color
Rainbow Rhythm® Persian Ruby Daylily	Deep ruby-purple with yellow-green throat	30" H × 18–24" W	Summer	Massive flowers approaching 8" across
Rainbow Rhythm® Primal Scream Daylily	Tangerine orange	34" H × 18–24" W	Mid summer	Twisted, ruffled spider-form petals
Rainbow Rhythm® Ruby Spider Daylily	Ruby red with golden-yellow throat	34" H × 18–24" W	Early summer	Largest flowers at up to 9" across
Rainbow Rhythm® Siloam Peony Display Daylily	Peach-coral, fully double	18" H × 18–24" W	Rebloomer	Shortest selection with fully double flowers
Rainbow Rhythm® Sound of My Heart Daylily	Pastel pink with wine-purple eye and edge	28" H × 18–24" W	Rebloomer	Soft pink petals with a broad purple eye
Rainbow Rhythm® Star of the North Daylily	Pale yellow with wine-purple eye and edge	34" H × 18–24" W	Rebloomer	Tall yellow-and-purple bicolor
Rainbow Rhythm® Storm Shelter Daylily	Mauve with eggplant-purple eye and edge	24" H × 18–24" W	Rebloomer	Distinct mauve-and-purple flower pattern
Rainbow Rhythm® Tiger Swirl Daylily	Golden yellow with raspberry-red eye	32" H × 18–24" W	Mid summer	Large triangular flowers with twisting sepals

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