daylily 'Black Magic'

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A clump-forming perennial, to 90cm tall, that produces deep ruby red-mahogany flowers with a yellow throat

daylily 'Black Magic'

Scientific classification

Species
daylily 'Black Magic' (Hemerocallis 'Black Magic')
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
Sunlight
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Distribution of daylily 'Black Magic'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of daylily 'Black Magic'

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daylily 'Black Magic' care guide

Uniform steady soil dampness, mulch to conserve underground water supply
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Uniform steady soil dampness, mulch to conserve underground water supply

Fertilizing

Daylily bloom nutrient feed every two to four weeks warm growing 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. Propagate from seed (indoors or outdoors) in autumn or spring; cultivars will not come true from seed

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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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Usually tough and reliable but may be affected by fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, slugs, snails, earwigs, Hemerocallis gall midge, glasshouse red spider mite and thrips

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