Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'
custard candy daylily
Garden hybrid; registered Patrick Stamile 1997
Overview
Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy' is a compact, clumping, semi-evergreen perennial reaching 20–24 inches (50–60 cm) tall with a spread of 18–24 inches (45–60 cm). This daylily produces ruffled, rounded, trumpet-shaped flowers 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm) across in creamy-custard yellow with a distinct dark maroon-red eye zone and matching maroon-red picotee (petal edge), surrounding a green throat. The combination of the pale custard ground, dark eye zone, and edging creates a strongly patterned flower. Each flower lasts a single day, with well-branched scapes producing bloom from June through August. Reblooms in some climates. The compact size makes this one of the shorter daylilies in the collection. Growth rate is moderate. Hardy to zone 3.
Native Range
Hemerocallis spp. 'Custard Candy' is a garden hybrid registered by Patrick Stamile in 1997. The genus Hemerocallis spp. is native to East Asia.Suggested Uses
Planted in front of borders and in containers of at least 3 gallons (11 L) at 18–24 inch (45–60 cm) spacing. The compact height suits front-of-border and edging positions where the patterned flowers are visible at close range. The strongly defined eye + picotee pattern is the primary feature. Not suitable for deep shade or waterlogged soils.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height1'8" - 2'
Width/Spread1'6" - 2'
Reaches mature size in approximately 2 years
Bloom Information
Ruffled, rounded flowers 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm) across, creamy-custard yellow with dark maroon-red eye zone and matching picotee edge, green throat, from June through August. Each flower lasts one day. Reblooms in some climates. Bloom duration is 6–8 weeks.
Detailed Descriptions
Flower Description
Creamy-custard yellow with dark maroon-red eye zone and matching picotee edge; green throatFoliage Description
Medium green, arching strap-shapedGrowing Conditions
Sun Requirements
Requires 6-10 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
Plant in full sun in average to moist, well-drained soil. Hardy to zone 3. Full sun intensifies the eye zone and picotee colors. The compact size (20–24 inches / 50–60 cm) suits front-of-border positions. Divide every 3–5 years.Pruning
Remove spent flower scapes at the base. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring. Divide crowded clumps every 3–5 years.Pruning Schedule
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Container Growing
✓ Suitable for container growing
Minimum container size: 3 gallons