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daylily 'Belladonna Starfish'

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An herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 76cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like green leaves and large, unusually shaped, violet-purple coloured flowers that have darker purple veins above a green throat to 20cm across in summer

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Belladonna Starfish' (Hemerocallis 'Belladonna Starfish')
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 'Belladonna Starfish'

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Quick identification of daylily 'Belladonna Starfish'

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daylily 'Belladonna Starfish' care guide

Deep watering after top soil dries, consistent moisture increases bloom count
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering after top soil dries, consistent moisture increases bloom count

Fertilizing

Slow release daylily feed spring start, liquid supplement biweekly bloom time

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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