Hemerocallis x 'Sir Modred'
Daylily
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Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Sir Modred') - Description
Hemerocallis 'Sir Modred' is a striking Designer Daylilytrade; with dark, deep burgundy flowers with bright chartreuse throats. The flowers have very thick substance and are quite resistant to fading from the sun for such a dark color. 'Sir Modred's' heavily budded and well-branched scapes display a multitude of nearly perfectly formed flowers!
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Sir Modred') - 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 'Sir Modred') - Growth
Daylilies are hardy, long-lived perennials. They like full or partial sun, and will turn to face it.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Sir Modred') - 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 'Sir Modred') - 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 'Sir Modred') - Interesting facts
Hemerocallis are native to China, Korea, and Japan.
Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Sir Modred') - 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.
