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Hemerocallis Gentle Shepherd - Daylily

Hemerocallis Gentle Shepherd
Daylily

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Bought as bare roots; we’ll see this summer if there is flowering.

LB, 29/03/2026

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Its large, round flowers, ivory white with a soft green throat, bloom in succession in early summer on sturdy scapes. This daylily forms a clump of arching leaves that thickens year after year and establishes itself permanently in the border. It flowers more abundantly in full sun and deep, moist soil, but tolerates partial shade and moderate drought once established. This perennial is hardy to -25°C.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Daylily: planting, cultivation, division and maintenance
Family sheet
by Alexandra 18 min.
Daylily: planting, cultivation, division and maintenance
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Hemerocallis Gentle Shepherd - Daylily (Flowering) Flowering
Hemerocallis Gentle Shepherd - Daylily (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 12 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Hemerocallis

Cultivar

Gentle Shepherd

Family

Asphodelaceae

Other common names

Daylily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference512411

Planting and care

Plant the Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’ from February to April or September to November, outside periods of frost. In regions with cold winters or heavy clay soil, opt for spring. Full sun produces abundant flowering; light partial shade is preferable where the afternoons are scorching in summer. Loosen the soil deeply and incorporate well-rotted compost if it is poor. This perennial grows in clay or chalky soil, provided water drains away in winter. Place the collar at soil level. Water regularly during the first season, then especially in spring and during dry spells preceding flowering. Divide the clump every four to six years, in spring or after flowering, to rejuvenate the stump.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, very rich, deep and fresh

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers and cut back the dried-up flower stems after flowering. Also remove all the old leaves.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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