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daylily 'Chicago Rainbow'

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An herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 64cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like green leaves and dark pink flowers that have cream mid-ribs above a yellow throat to 15cm across in summer

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Chicago Rainbow' (Hemerocallis 'Chicago Rainbow')
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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

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Quick identification of daylily 'Chicago Rainbow'

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daylily 'Chicago Rainbow' care guide

Water deeply and regularly during the growing season, allowing topsoil to dry.
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Watering

Water deeply and regularly during the growing season, allowing topsoil to dry.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and again after flowering.

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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