Daylily 'Autumn Red' (Hemerocallis) - flowering perennial - 11 cm pot - Height 25 cm

The Autumn Red daylily (Hemerocallis 'Autumn Red') stands out for its late flowering, positioned in late summer and early autumn, generally from August to October depending on the region and climatic conditions. It is precisely this asset that makes it a valuable perennial in borders: it takes over from summer blooms while most other plants are already spent. Its large star-shaped carmine red flowers appear on scapes that follow one another for several weeks.

Yes, 'Autumn Red daylily is a fully hardy perennial, suited to the French climate, including the coldest continental zones. Once well established in the soil, it easily withstands winter temperatures of around -20°C. Its deciduous foliage naturally disappears in winter, but the rhizomes remain alive underground and grow back vigorously each spring. No special winter protection 'is necessary under normal growing conditions in France. 'It 'is one of the most reliable perennials for creating a long-lasting border without annual replanting.

T'Autumn Red daylily is a full-sun perennial that requires at least 6 hours of d'irect sunlight daily to bloom profusely. In too much shade, the plant produces dense foliage but very few flowers, which detracts from its main ornamental appeal. In the southern regions of France where summers are scorching, however, light shade at midday can help preserve the b'rightness of its red colors and reduce water stress.

Plant the Autumn Red Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Autumn Red') preferably in spring or early autumn, in well-worked, moist, and well-drained soil. Start by loosening the soil to a depth of 30 cm and incorporate mature compost to improve the soil structure and nutrient availability. Install the clumps so that the crown is slightly flush with the soil surface, without burying it, maintaining a spacing of 40 to 50 cm between each plant to allow for harmonious growth.

Absolutely: t'Autumn Red daylily is a real pollinator magnet, and t'is o'ne of its most appreciated qualities in natural and biodiversity gardens. Its large, open, star-shaped flowers provide easy access to nectar and pollen for many species of 'solitary and domestic bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. The late bloom, in late 'summer and early 'autumn, is particularly valuable for pollinators seeking increasingly scarce floral resources in the garden.

After each faded flower, it is advisable to remove the spent flower stalks as you go to keep the plant looking tidy and encourage t'he production of new flower stems. This light pruning throughout the flowering period can extend the bloom time by several weeks. In 'autumn, once the foliage has turned yellow and after the first frosts, you can cut d'own the foliage back to ground level to tidy up the flowerbed.

T'Autumn Red daylily can easily be grown in a pot or container on a patio or balcony, provided it is given a sufficiently large container, a'minimum diameter of 30 to 40 cm, with excellent drainage at the bottom (clay b'eads or gravel). Use a quality potting mix, such as a perennial or multipurpose potting mix, enriched w'ith a little compost. Place the container in full sun: t'his is essential for a beautiful bloom.