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daylily 'Bourbon Kings'

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Bourbon Kings' is a clump-forming perennial to about 60cm with narrow, upright leaves. Funnel-shaped flowers up to 13cm across, produced in mid- to late summer, are dark bluish-red, with pale midribs, ruffled edges and a greenish-yellow throat

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Bourbon Kings' (Hemerocallis 'Bourbon Kings')
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: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of daylily 'Bourbon Kings'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of daylily 'Bourbon Kings'

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daylily 'Bourbon Kings' care guide

Moderate regular watering, more moisture during active flowering growth
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, more moisture during active flowering growth

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat during bloom season

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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