Hemerocallis Three Tears - Daylily

Daylily or Hemerocallis Three Tears offers truly different flowers. They resemble semi-double trumpet lilies, composed of very undulated petals on the edge, sporting a soft yet vibrant orange colour, and are enhanced by a dark orange heart tinged with brown. Dominating over 20 cm (8 in) above a beautiful clump of light green foliage, they are widely displayed, from June to August. It is a sturdy, vigorous, and floriferous variety, reminiscent of the old daylilies, with a little something extra that makes all the difference. Truly unique!

The Hemerocallis genus belongs to the Liliaceae family. These are perennial and hardy plants whose foliage is deciduous, sometimes semi-evergreen. The 'Three Tears' variety grows in a fairly dense clump that reaches 60 cm (24 in) in height for the foliage, with a relative spread of 60 cm (24 in). Daylilies tend to spread a little when they like the terrain. Carried by 80 cm (32 in) stems, the flowers measure about 12 to 14 cm (5 to 6 in) in diameter. This variety produces 10 petals, which are lanceolate and very undulated on the edges. Each flower lasts no more than a day, but flowering renews continuously over a beautiful period between June and July. The stems are robust and allow for beautiful bouquets. The linear foliage is abundant, bright green, and deciduous. Daylilies are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots that tolerate dry soils, but are more abundant and floriferous in moist soil.

Very easy to grow, these plants thrive both in shade and in the sun. Some of them are a bit invasive, so do not hesitate to divide the clumps every four or five years, preferably in autumn, after flowering. The daylily is often called "the perfect perennial plant", because of its vibrant colours and its ability to tolerate any type of environment, but also due to a lack of modesty: it is beautifully exuberant and goes well with other perennials. Plant them in generous clumps at the back of your flower beds. All summer bulb flowers can be planted alongside daylilies. 'Three Tears' will perfectly integrate into the decor of a contemporary garden, alongside small grasses like Stipa tenuifolia planted beside it. It pairs well with yellow yarrows and potentillas, perennial flax or catchflies, in a more rustic-inspired flower bed. On a balcony or terrace, large pots of at least 30 cm (12 in) deep should be provided and you should choose dwarf varieties. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and garnish desserts.