Hemerocallis x 'Strutter's Ball'
Daylily
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Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Strutter's Ball') - Description
'Strutter's Ball' features mesmerizing 6" black purple blooms with a light lavender ring around brightly contrasting yellow throats. A multiple time award winner from the American Hemerocallis Society, you can see why this is easily the favorite for purple Daylily enthusiasts. Another focal point Daylily that will 'strut it's stuff' in your garden wherever it is planted.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Strutter's Ball') - Blooming
The funnel-shaped blooms last for only one day, but new blooms continue for weeks or months from late spring through the summer. The flowers bloom on tall stalks, starting at the top. When used as cut flowers, a single bloom will fade after one day, but the other buds will flower on subsequent days.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Strutter's Ball') - Growth
Daylilies are hardy, long-lived perennials. They like full or partial sun, and will turn to face it.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Strutter's Ball') - Planting
Divide the plants, as cultivars do not come true from seed. When they become overcrowded, begin to flower less, or in the early spring or early fall, you can divide.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Strutter's Ball') - Pest
Beware slugs and snails which will leave the foliage unsightly. Aphids, thrips, spider mites, and hemerocallis gall midge can also cause problems. In areas with high humidity and temperatures above 90°F (32°C), crown rot becomes a major issue. After a cold winter of freezing and thawing, bacterial leaf and stem rot can occur in the spring.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Strutter's Ball') - Interesting facts
These varieties are considered 'Designer Daylilies' because they possess all the bloom quality and improved plant performance that have come from recent advancements in hybridizing. To qualify for this prestigious category, the variety must offer a high bud count, exceptional bloom performance producing flowers of heavy substance in clear vibrant colors. They must be vigorous growers that are completely winter hardy and must perform well under varying soil and climatic conditions. They are sure to be a rewarding addition to your perennial garden.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Strutter's Ball') - Soil and irrigation
Daylilies do best in rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but some cultivars can grow in sandy soil as well. Keep soil moist during dry weather for better blooming.
