daylily 'Alien DNA'

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An herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 102cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like green leaves and rich lavender-raspberry coloured flowers with darker veins and a yellow-green throat to 15cm across in summer

daylily 'Alien DNA'

Scientific classification

Species
daylily 'Alien DNA' (Hemerocallis 'Alien DNA')
Genus
Hemerocallis
Family
Asphodelaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
1-1.5 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 'Alien DNA'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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daylily 'Alien DNA' care guide

Mild consistent soil moisture, endure brief dry summer soil spells
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Mild consistent soil moisture, endure brief dry summer soil spells

Fertilizing

Diluted balanced daylily liquid feed monthly spring and summer months

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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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, hemerocallis gall midge, glasshouse red spider mite and Thrips

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