Hemerocallis 'Janice Brown'
janice brown daylily
East Asia (genus origin; cultivar is a garden hybrid)
Overview
Hemerocallis 'Janice Brown' is a compact, clumping, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial reaching 20–24 inches (50–60 cm) tall and 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) wide. The diploid cultivar was registered by E.C. Brown in 1986 and received the American Hemerocallis Society Stout Silver Medal in 2001. Flowers are 4.5 inches (11 cm) across with rounded, ruffled form. Petals are bright rose-pink with a sharply defined darker rose-pink to rose-red eye zone covering the inner quarter of each petal and a green throat 0.5–0.75 inch (1.3–2 cm) across. Foliage is medium green, arching, strap-shaped, and 14–18 inches (35–45 cm) long. Bloom runs from June through August over 6–8 weeks, with each flower opening for a single day. In zones 6 and warmer, scattered rebloom scapes appear 3–5 weeks after the initial flush; rebloom is inconsistent and does not occur reliably below zone 6. Growth rate is moderate, with plants reaching mature clump size in 2 years. Hardy to USDA zone 3. All plant parts contain colchicine-like compounds and are toxic to cats, causing acute kidney failure if ingested.
Native Range
Hemerocallis spp. 'Janice Brown' is a garden hybrid registered by E.C. Brown in 1986 and does not occur in the wild. The genus Hemerocallis spp. is native to East Asia, with wild species distributed across China, Korea, Japan, and eastern Russia.Suggested Uses
Used in front-of-border and edging positions at 18–24 inch (45–60 cm) spacing, in mixed perennial beds, and in containers 3 gallons (11 L) or larger. The compact 20–24 inch (50–60 cm) height suits edging along paths and lawn edges. The rose-pink flowers combine with blue-flowered perennials such as Salvia nemorosa and silver foliage plants such as Stachys byzantina. Deep shade and continuously wet soils cause flower reduction and crown rot.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height1'8" - 2'
Width/Spread1'6" - 2'
Reaches mature size in approximately 2 years
Bloom Information
Flowers appear from June through August over 6–8 weeks. Individual blooms are 4.5 inches (11 cm) across in bright rose-pink with a darker rose-pink to rose-red eye zone and a green throat. Each flower opens for one day. In zones 6 and warmer, rebloom scapes appear 3–5 weeks after the initial flush.
Detailed Descriptions
Flower Description
Bright rose-pink with darker rose-pink to rose-red eye zone and green throat; 4.5 inches acrossFoliage Description
Medium green, arching strap-shaped, 14-18 inches longGrowing 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
Grow in full sun with 6 or more hours of direct light in average to moist, well-drained loam, clay, or sandy soil at pH 6.0–7.0. Pink pigmentation holds most fully in full sun; partial shade slightly mutes the eye zone contrast. Water deeply once per week during the first growing season and during summer drought in subsequent years. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring at 1 tablespoon per square foot (30 g/m²). Divide clumps every 3–5 years in early spring or early fall. Hardy to USDA zone 3.Pruning
Remove spent flower scapes at the base once all buds on a scape have opened and finished. Cut old foliage to 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) in late October through November or in early March. Lift and divide crowded clumps every 3–5 years using a spade or two garden forks.Pruning Schedule
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Container Growing
✓ Suitable for container growing
Minimum container size: 3 gallons