- 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
Also Known 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
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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