Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' (Stella de Oro Daylily)


Michael's Opinion

Undoubtedly one of the most prolific cultivars grown today. Tough, easy and with fresh green foliage and repeat blooms throughout the season it is I think overplanted.

Botanical Information

FamilyXanthorrhoeaceae
GenusHemerocallis
Cultivar'Stella de Oro'
CategoryPerennials
OriginIntroduced in 1975 by Hemerocallis hybridizer Walter Jablonski it was named in two languages: Italian (Stella: Star) and Spanish (de Oro: Gold). Stella d’Oro, thus translates from the two languages to ‘Star of Gold’.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - 4
Temperature (°F)-40 - 40
Height10 - 50 cm
Spread10 - 50 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA diploid cultivar.
PropagationEasily divided anytime during the active growing season.
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
PestsHemerocallis gall midge, fungal leaf spot, rust, earwigs, thrips, slugs and snails.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionArching, narrow, blade-like leaves.
Flower DescriptionSix petaled, rugged edges, yellow flower with yellow stamens tipped white in the centre. Reblooms.

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