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Hemerocallis aurantiaca Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1], including dry ones, preferring a rich moist soil[205]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeding in sun or shade, it produces more flowers in a sunny position though these flowers can be shorter-lived in very sunny positions[205]. Succeeds in short grass if the soil is moist[1]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. The roots have spindle-shaped swellings[205]. The cultivar 'Major' is smaller than the type species, but has larger flowers, it is sometimes cultivated for these edible flowers in Japan[205]. There is some doubt as to whether this cultivar really is a form of H. aurantiaca[205]. Individual flowers are very short-lived, opening in the morning and withering in the evening[205]. Plants take a year or two to become established after being moved[1]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. The plants are very susceptible to slug and snail damage, the young growth in spring is especially at risk[200]. There is some doubt as to the origins of this plant, it might have arisen in cultivation at Kew[205]. It is cultivated in Japan, where it is believed to have come from China[58]. It is quite possibly a hybrid since it is sterile unless fertilized by another species[233]. For further Hemerocallis aurantiaca gardening information |
