Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas' PP17164 CPBR3454 |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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- An improved 'Happy Returns' with larger flowers and nearly continuous bloom into fall
- 4", slightly fragrant, lemon yellow blossoms with a green throat (slightly lighter yellow than 'Happy Returns')
- Recurved, overlapping petals with slightly ruffled margins
- Displays excellent 3-way branching, producing 10-15 well-spaced flowers per scape
- Flowers open symmetrically just above the foliage
- Starts blooming 1-2 weeks later than 'Happy Returns' in early summer, and blooms nearly continuously into early fall
- Flowers open fully after cool nights
- Not recommended for overwintering in containers
Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot including: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone).
'Going Bananas' has been selected by gardening expert P. Allen Smith for his Platinum Collection. Here's what P. Allen has to say about this fabulous plant:
"The soft yellow blooms blend well with other plants in my flower borders, but the best thrill of all is its constant bloom. Mine have flowered until the end of November, long after other daylilies have taken their final bow and stepped off the 'stage'."
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Intro Year: 2006
Breeder: Chris Meyer
Introducer: Walters Gardens, Inc.
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
19-22 Inches
Spread:
18-24 Inches
Flower Color:
Yellow Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
Rabbit resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early summer
Midsummer
Late summer
Early fall
Rebloomer
How's your soil?:
Poor Soil
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Cottage
Eclectic
Daylilies are some of the easiest perennials to grow and are a good choice for any gardener, from the beginner to the professional. These are tough, adaptable plants that will grow in any soil, from normal to slightly wet to dry. Older varieties are able to bloom if planted in partial shade, but most of the newer introductions need full sun for best performance. Likewise, older varieties tend to spread more rapidly than the newer hybrids.
Plants should be deadheaded for cosmetic purposes, but in most cases this will not extend the bloom time.
Daylilies were eaten as food in China and Japan.