Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie') produces striking mango-orange blooms with a soft rose band and a hint of pink along the midribs. Each 4-inch flower opens atop strong, well-branched scapes that support up to 32 buds per stem, ensuring an extended bloom period. Flowers appear in early summer and rebloom later in the season, providing lasting color. The bright green, grass-like foliage forms a tidy mound, making it a beautiful addition to borders, mixed perennial beds, or container gardens.
This daylily is highly adaptable and thrives in various soil conditions, including poor or dry soils. It is drought and salt-tolerant once established, making it a good choice for coastal gardens or areas with inconsistent rainfall. The fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while the foliage is resistant to rabbit browsing. Its compact, mounding habit allows it to be planted in mass groupings, as edging along pathways, or as a focal point in rock gardens.
Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily Care
Plant in full sun to part sun for optimal flowering performance. It grows well in average, well-drained soil and adapts to both acidic and neutral pH levels. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system, then reduce frequency once established. While fertilization is not required, a light application of a balanced garden fertilizer in spring can enhance bloom production.
Deadheading spent flowers encourages a tidier appearance but does not extend the bloom time. In late fall or early spring, remove old foliage to promote fresh growth. For container-grown plants in colder climates, apply mulch around the base for added winter protection.
Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily Spacing
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for best air circulation and full coverage in mass plantings. When planting in containers, choose a pot at least 12 inches wide to accommodate the root system and allow for proper growth.
Compare Rainbow Rhythm® Daylilies
Compare flower color, mature size, bloom habit, and the traits that distinguish each Rainbow Rhythm® Daylily.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Bloom Notes | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden yellow with burgundy-red eye and edge | 32" H × 18–24" W | Rebloomer | Wide burgundy picotee edge on 6" flowers | |
| Raspberry red with rosy eye and pale edge | 28" H × 18–24" W | Rebloomer | Large 6" red flowers with layered color | |
| Coral pink with cranberry-red eye | 26" H × 18–24" W | Excellent rebloom | Coral petals with cranberry eye and edged margins | |
| Lemon yellow | 19–22" H × 18–24" W | Long rebloom season | Compact yellow selection with repeated bloom | |
| Butter yellow, peach and apricot with burgundy eye | 38" H × 18–24" W | Rebloomer | Tallest Rainbow Rhythm® selection | |
| Apricot orange with orange-red eye and edge | 24" H × 18–24" W | Mid summer | Oversized 7" flowers with layered edging | |
| Dark purple with chartreuse throat | 26" H × 18–24" W | Mid summer | Darkest purple flower color | |
| Mango orange with soft rose band | 24" H × 18–24" W | Rebloomer | Soft mango-orange summer color | |
| Deep ruby-purple with yellow-green throat | 30" H × 18–24" W | Summer | Massive flowers approaching 8" across | |
| Tangerine orange | 34" H × 18–24" W | Mid summer | Twisted, ruffled spider-form petals | |
| Ruby red with golden-yellow throat | 34" H × 18–24" W | Early summer | Largest flowers at up to 9" across | |
| Peach-coral, fully double | 18" H × 18–24" W | Rebloomer | Shortest selection with fully double flowers | |
| Pastel pink with wine-purple eye and edge | 28" H × 18–24" W | Rebloomer | Soft pink petals with a broad purple eye | |
| Pale yellow with wine-purple eye and edge | 34" H × 18–24" W | Rebloomer | Tall yellow-and-purple bicolor | |
| Mauve with eggplant-purple eye and edge | 24" H × 18–24" W | Rebloomer | Distinct mauve-and-purple flower pattern | |
| Golden yellow with raspberry-red eye | 32" H × 18–24" W | Mid summer | Large triangular flowers with twisting sepals |
Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1.5-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Orange
- Flower Description
- Orange
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily
- Also Known As
- Day Lily
- Botanical Name
- Rainbow Rhythm 'Orange Smoothie' Hemerocallis hybrid USPP 28,643
- Brand
- Proven Winners
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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