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
Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
Genus | Hemerocallis |
Cultivar | 'Stella de Oro' |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Introduced 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 Zone | 3 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - 4 |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - 40 |
Height | 10 - 50 cm |
Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A diploid cultivar. |
Propagation | Easily divided anytime during the active growing season. |
Cultivation | Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. |
Pests | Hemerocallis gall midge, fungal leaf spot, rust, earwigs, thrips, slugs and snails. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Arching, narrow, blade-like leaves. |
Flower Description | Six petaled, rugged edges, yellow flower with yellow stamens tipped white in the centre. Reblooms. |