Tetraploid daylily (Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Rose')
The stunning Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Rose' is a low-maintenance Tetraploid daylily, shining with rose-pink blooms from June to July.
Complete Plant Information
Overview
The striking Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ stands out in the perennial garden, offering gorgeous coloration that belies its toughness. This desirable Tetraploid daylily cultivar is celebrated for its vibrant, rose-pink flowers highlighted by a contrasting green throat, blooming reliably mid-season. Gardeners appreciate this plant for its low maintenance requirements and adaptability across a wide range of conditions.
As an herbaceous perennial, Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ forms attractive clumps of arching, linear foliage, adding excellent texture even when not in bloom. It contributes significant summer color and is hardy across many regions, making it a staple for mass plantings or defined borders.
This selection belongs to the vast and ever-popular Daylily genus, valued globally for reliable performance and disease resistance. Finding a spot for Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ is easy, as it fits seamlessly into mixed borders and provides long-lasting visual impact throughout the summer months.
Fast Facts
- Plant Family: Asphodelaceae
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3-9
- Size at Maturity:
- Height: 2-2.5 ft
- Spread: 1.5-2 ft
- Bloom Time: June to July
- Bloom Description: Rose-pink with green throat
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Water Needs: Medium
- Maintenance Level: Low
How to Grow
Planting should occur when the soil is workable, typically in spring or early fall, ensuring the crown sits just at the soil surface. Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ performs best in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. While daylilies handle various soil types, they thrive remarkably well in deep, fertile loams, maximizing flowering potential.
Maintenance is generally minimal for this low-maintenance perennial. Deadhead spent flowers daily for aesthetic neatness, and remove the entire flower scape once flowering has finished for the season. Although tolerant of summer heat and humidity, supplemental deep watering during dry spells keeps the foliage looking crisp and attractive.
For optimal performance and to prevent overcrowding, plan to divide the clumps every 3–4 years, preferably in the spring, especially if you live in very cold winter climates. Note that this is a winter-dormant type, requiring a necessary cold dormancy period for the best bloom display; gardeners in the warmest zones (over 9) might see better performance from evergreen types.
Landscape Uses
This dependable Tetraploid daylily excels as an easy-to-grow foundational plant in herbaceous settings. Its medium height (around 2 to 2.5 feet) makes it perfect for mid-border positions where it won’t obscure shorter foreground plantings. Consider using Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ to edge pathways or mass over large landscape areas for a significant wave of rose-pink color in early summer.
When designing a mixed border, pair the vibrant color of ‘Strawberry Rose’ with late-flowering companions like Coneflowers (Echinacea) or ornamental grasses to ensure continuous interest after the daylilies conclude blooming. Its arching foliage provides excellent contrast against fine-textured perennials or upright structural plants.
Because daylilies are so adaptable to different soil conditions, they function wonderfully as transition plants between manicured beds and more naturalized areas. These robust beauties establish quickly, helping to suppress weeds while providing structure throughout the growing season.
Standout Features
Flower Qualities
- Showy
Noteworthy Characteristics
Hemerocallis is a broad genus commonly known as daylilies, encompassing numerous hybrids developed for spectacular colors and forms. The individual flowers, typically funnel-shaped, remain open for only a single day, though they are produced in such succession that the blooming period is long. The cultivar Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ is specifically noted as a tetraploid, featuring impressive 6.5-inch diameter blooms of rose-pink with distinct green throats, rising atop scapes often reaching 27 inches tall.
Tolerances
- Rabbit
- Erosion
- Air Pollution
Potential Problems
Daylilies are noted for being extremely adaptable and generally pest-free, resulting in a very low maintenance level. Occasionally, mites, aphids, or thrips might appear, but serious infestations are rare in well-maintained clumps. In some humid southeastern regions, daylily rust can become an issue, requiring preventative fungicide applications if persistent. Gardeners in areas where rabbits are active will be pleased to note that rabbits tend to avoid chewing on daylily foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zones is Tetraploid daylily suitable for?
Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ is reliably hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 9.
How large does Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ grow?
This cultivar typically achieves a height between 2 and 2.5 feet, spreading outward to reach 1.5 to 2 feet wide at maturity.
When does Tetraploid daylily bloom?
The primary bloom time for this variety is June to July, showcasing its signature rose-pink flowers with green throats.
What sun exposure does Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ need?
This daylily thrives best when planted in locations receiving full sun to part shade throughout the day.
Conclusion
The Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ offers gardeners a visually rich, low-stress option for summer color. Its robust nature combined with the beautiful rose-pink flowers confirms why this Tetraploid daylily remains a garden favorite. Before planting, confirm that your location falls within USDA Zones 3-9 and ensure the area receives adequate daily sun exposure.
Companion Planting
Consider pairing this daylily with plants that require similar growing conditions—medium moisture and sun/part-shade—but that bloom at different times, maximizing interest in the border. White or yellow Salvias (Salvia nemorosa cultivars) provide vertical contrast throughout the mid-summer period without competing heavily for resources. Lamb’s Ears (Stachys byzantina) can be useful as a soft, silvery edging plant that tolerates the foot traffic associated with dividing daylilies.
Propagation Tips
The primary method for increasing your stock of Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Rose’ is standard division of the fibrous root clumps. This process should be done either in the fall or early spring, with spring division being preferred in regions experiencing harsh winters. Carefully dig up the entire clump, gently separate the fans (individual groups of foliage and roots), ensuring each division has a healthy root mass, and replant immediately at the proper depth. Remember that seeds collected from hybrid daylilies like this one will not produce plants true to the parent; they will revert to different characteristics.
