Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy'
strawberry candy daylily
Garden hybrid; registered by Patrick Stamile, 1989; genus Hemerocallis native to East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
Overview
Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy' is a clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial reaching 22–26 inches (55–65 cm) tall with a spread of 18–24 inches (45–60 cm). The cultivar produces ruffled, rounded flowers 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm) across in strawberry-pink to coral-pink tones with a darker strawberry-red eye zone and a green throat. Scapes are well-branched, and bloom extends from June through August with a bloom duration of 6–8 weeks; rebloom occurs in some climates. Individual flowers last one day. Foliage is medium green, arching, and strap-shaped, and remains semi-evergreen in mild zones. Registered by Patrick Stamile in 1989; received the American Daylily Society Stout Silver Medal in 2006. Hardy in USDA zones 3–9. Growth rate is moderate. Pink saturation and eye contrast hold strongest in full sun, and in part shade the pink tones shift paler while the red eye becomes muted.
Native Range
Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy' is a garden hybrid registered by Patrick Stamile in 1989. The genus Hemerocallis spp. is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan.Suggested Uses
Planted in perennial borders and containers of 3 gallons (11 L) or larger at 18–24 inch (45–60 cm) spacing. Combines with Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy' (same breeder; shared ruffled form) in a pink-and-yellow daylily pairing. The 6–8 week bloom window and rebloom in warm climates extend garden display relative to 4–5 week single-flush cultivars. The cultivar is not suited to deep shade or waterlogged soils, and pink saturation is reduced in shaded positions.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height1'10" - 2'2"
Width/Spread1'6" - 2'
Reaches mature size in approximately 2 years
Bloom Information
Produces ruffled, rounded flowers 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm) across in strawberry-pink to coral-pink with a darker strawberry-red eye zone and green throat from June through August. Each flower lasts one day and is replaced by successive buds on well-branched scapes. Bloom duration is 6–8 weeks, with rebloom occurring in some climates.
Detailed Descriptions
Flower Description
Strawberry-pink to coral-pink with darker strawberry-red eye zone and green throat; ruffled rounded; 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm) acrossFoliage Description
Medium green, arching strap-shaped; semi-evergreen in mild zonesGrowing 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 loam, clay, or sandy soil at pH 6.0–7.0. Hardy in USDA zones 3–9. Full sun produces the strongest pink saturation and eye contrast; part shade reduces pink intensity and mutes the red eye. Water regularly during the first season to establish; mature plants tolerate short dry periods. Clumps become crowded after 3–5 years and produce fewer scapes until divided.Pruning
Cut spent flower scapes back to the base after all buds on a scape have opened. Remove browned foliage in late fall or early spring before new growth emerges. Divide crowded clumps every 3–5 years in early spring or after flowering.Pruning Schedule
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Container Growing
✓ Suitable for container growing
Minimum container size: 3 gallons