daylily 'Benchmark'

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An evergreen herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 76cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like green leaves and fragrant, lavender coloured flowers with a cream throat to 15cm across in summer

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Benchmark' (Hemerocallis 'Benchmark')
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of daylily 'Benchmark'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of daylily 'Benchmark'

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daylily 'Benchmark' care guide

Water regularly to keep soil moderately moist, reduce in winter dormancy
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Watering

Water regularly to keep soil moderately moist, reduce in winter dormancy

Fertilizing

Use slow-release fertilizer twice yearly in early spring and mid-summer

Pruning

Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. Flowering is likely to be poor in shadier situations. Tolerant of heavy clay and poorer soils. May need watering in spring to early summer in dry conditions to ensure flowering. See hemerocallis cultivation or daylily cultivation.

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