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Red Hot Returns Daylily

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 24 - 28 Inches
  • Mature Spread 24 - 28 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 9
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

Daylilies are a traditional Cottage Garden plant that is extremely low maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of hardiness zones. Red Hot Returns Daylily blooms non-stop from June to September and packs a dramatic punch of color with its ruby red petals and lime green throat. The compact mound of grass-like foliage provides a lovely dense border for the edge of any cottage garden, rock garden or contemporary urban garden. Red Hot Returns makes a great groundcover at the base of vines, such as Clematis, that prefer a shady base and sunny face.

Red Hot Returns is smaller in stature than old fashioned varieties and will require far less staking or deadheading to keep the flowers going all summer. Daylilies perform well in large groups or as single specimens in a container. When container grown, these herbaceous perennials will need much more attention to watering and fertilizing than when planted in a garden bed. Daylilies are rarely bothered by pests and diseases. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Red Hot Returns Daylily Care

Red Hot Returns will provide the most blooms with the brightest color when planted in full sun. A garden with shade early or later in the afternoon will be acceptable. Soil should be well drained, but moisture retentive. An annual top dressing of organic compost or leaves in the fall will both protect the plant crowns from a harsh winter and enrich the surrounding soil over time, helping the plants become more drought tolerant.

Annual maintenance for daylilies involves a simple cutting back of the previous years’ foliage. A hard cut back to 6 inches above the soil is best to make way for new, lush foliage. Fertilizing at the same time is recommended. A slow release, well balanced food will encourage both good leaf growth and flower bud formation. Regular deadheading throughout the summer will also encourage Red Hot Returns to continue blooming. Dividing should be done every 3-4 years to keep plants vigorous and full.

Red Hot Returns Daylily Spacing

Red Hot Returns is a smaller sized Daylily with a mature height of 18-24 inches and a spread of 20-24 inches. Space the plants at 18 inches on center when planting in groups.

Red Hot Returns Daylily Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 24 - 28 Inches
Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Red
Flower Description: Cherry Red
Bloom Period: Mid Summer to Fall
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Rabbit
Tolerates: Salt
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer
Brand: Plants That Work
Common Name: Red Hot Returns Daylily
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: HEMEROCALLIS `RED HOT RETURNS`
SKU:
1231010873-pc

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.