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daylily 'Primal Scream'

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 90cm tall producing bright orange summer flowers tinged with gold; each flower is up to 18cm across with slightly ruffled and recurved petals

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Primal Scream' (Hemerocallis 'Primal Scream')
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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

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Culture

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Quick identification of daylily 'Primal Scream'

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daylily 'Primal Scream' care guide

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

Deadheading will improve appearance, and can help reduce hemerocallis gall midge. Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or 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 for details

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