Hemerocallis Lacy Doily - Daylily

The Daylily or Hemerocallis 'Lacy Doily' is a compact, perennial variety with small double and fringed flowers in a tender coral pink, well suited for border and small spaces ornamentation. This perennial forms an attractive clump of leaves that remains appealing in winter. The numerous flowers bloom during a long flowering period between June and August. 

The Hemerocallis genus belongs to the Liliaceae or Hemerocallidaceae family according to classifications. These are hardy perennial plants with deciduous foliage, sometimes semi-evergreen. The 'Lacy Doily' variety, obtained in 1999 by Joiner-J, comes from the cultivar 'Adopt Me' among others. The plant forms a dense clump that reaches about 53 cm (21in) in height, with a relative spread of 30-40 cm (12-16in); daylilies tend to spread a bit when they like the soil. The flowers measure 7-8 cm (3in) in diameter. They are composed of numerous wide petals with a pleated and fringed texture. Their colour is a soft coral pink mixed with some touches of yellow. The throat is green. Each flower blooms in the morning, lasting no more than a day, but the flowering repeats over several weeks between June and August. The flower stems have 3 branches and 16 to 20 flower buds that bloom successively. The leaves are linear, bright green and evergreen in winter. Daylilies are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots that tolerate dry soils but are more opulent and floriferous in moist soil. 

Very easy to grow, these plants thrive in both shade and sun. Some can be invasive, so don't hesitate to divide the clumps every four or five years, preferably in autumn, after flowering. Daylilies are often called "the perfect perennial plant" because of their vibrant colours and ability to tolerate any type of environment, but also due to their lack of modesty, they have a beautiful exuberance that goes well with other perennials. Plant them in generous clumps at the back of your flowerbeds. All summer flowering bulbs (lilies, agapanthus and ixias) can be planted alongside daylilies. 'Lacy Doily' is a pretty variety that easily fits into small spaces, at the front of flowerbeds, along pathways or even in a nice pot. It pairs well with perennial flax, small grasses, and chamomiles. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and decorate desserts.