Hemerocallis x 'Bela Lugosi'
Daylily
Photo of Hemerocallis x 'Bela Lugosi' - Daylily
No photo for the moment for Hemerocallis x 'Bela Lugosi' - Daylily
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Maximum height:
Maximum width:
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Bela Lugosi') - Description
Hemeocallis 'Bela Lugosi' is a Designer Daylily with 6" flowers that are a deep true purple with a contrasting, vivid lime green, throat. One of the best purple daylilies on the market! The flowers are very sunfast (non-fading) for such a dark color. An excellent grower that boasts lots of buds and wonderful branching. 'Bela Lugosi' is an absolute must have for any daylily garden! Recipient of the American Hemerocallis Society's Honorable Mention in '98 and Award of Merit in '01.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Bela Lugosi') - 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 'Bela Lugosi') - Growth
Daylilies are hardy, long-lived perennials. They like full or partial sun, and will turn to face it.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Bela Lugosi') - 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 'Bela Lugosi') - 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 'Bela Lugosi') - Interesting facts
Hemerocallis are native to China, Korea, and Japan.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Bela Lugosi') - 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.
