Tetraploid daylily (Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Tiny Perfection')
Hemerocallis 'Spacecoast Tiny Perfection' is a low-maintenance, showy Tetraploid daylily that thrives in zones 3-9.
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Complete Plant Information
Overview
Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ is a delightful miniature, rounded Tetraploid daylily cultivar highly valued for its compact size and extended season of color. This variety produces striking peach-pink flowers highlighted by thin gold edges and a contrasting green throat, making it an excellent focal point for smaller gardens or borders. A robust herbaceous perennial, the Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ exhibits low maintenance needs and dependable summer bloom. Gardeners appreciate this cultivar not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its general hardiness and tolerance against common urban stressors.
As a Tetraploid daylily, it often exhibits greater vibrancy and stronger scapes than diploid varieties. The foliage of Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ contributes a neat, arching texture throughout the season, remaining semi-evergreen in warmer climates. Its manageable height ensures it won’t overshadow neighboring plants, providing reliable performance from late spring into midsummer.
Fast Facts
- Plant Family: Asphodelaceae
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3-9
- Size at Maturity:
- Height: 1-1.5 ft
- Spread: 1-1.5 ft
- Bloom Time: May to July
- Bloom Description: Peach-pink with thin gold edges and green throat
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Water Needs: Medium
- Maintenance Level: Low
How to Grow
Plant this Tetraploid daylily during the spring or fall in average, well-drained soils. While Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ performs well in a variety of soils, it thrives best in deep, fertile loams. Ensure the location receives full sun to part shade; adequate sunlight is crucial for maximizing flower production.
Watering should be medium and consistent, especially during dry spells, as deep watering helps keep the foliage attractive through summer heat and humidity. Deadhead spent flowers daily to maintain neatness, and once blooms are finished, remove the entire scape. This process channels the plant’s energy back into root development and future flowering rather than seed production.
If you are gardening in colder regions (below Zone 9), remember that winter dormant daylilies require a cold period for optimal blooming. For best long-term vigor, plan to divide your clump of Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ every three to four years, preferably in the spring in very cold climates.
Landscape Uses
The compact nature of Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ makes it an incredibly versatile landscape plant. Its ability to grow low—only reaching 1 to 1.5 feet high—makes it perfect for defining the front edge of perennial borders where taller varieties would obscure shorter companions. Consider mass planting these dwarf daylilies over large areas for a stunning sweep of color throughout the blooming period.
This cultivar excels as an edging plant along walkways or driveways, providing year-round structure due to its semi-evergreen nature in milder zones. Furthermore, the smaller size of Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ is ideal for incorporating into rock gardens, where its vibrant blooms contrast beautifully against stone textures.
Standout Features
Flower Qualities
- Showy
Noteworthy Characteristics
Hemerocallis is a genus of about 15 species of herbaceous perennials commonly known as daylilies, native primarily to Asia and central Europe. Hybridizers have created over 60,000 registered cultivars, featuring diverse colors and forms, though each individual flower typically lasts only one day. Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ is a miniature, rounded, tetraploid daylily cultivar noted for its small, 3” peach-pink blooms, registered specifically as a rebloomer.
Tolerances
- Rabbit
- Erosion
- Air Pollution
Potential Problems
Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ is renowned for being highly adaptable and generally pest-free. Nevertheless, be aware that mites, aphids, and thrips may occasionally colonize the foliage or buds. Inspect plants regularly, particularly during hot, dry spells, and treat any minor infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. Daylily rust is a fungal disease that can cause spotting, potentially being more problematic depending on your regional humidity and ventilation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zones is Tetraploid daylily suitable for?
The Tetraploid daylily, including the ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ cultivar, is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9.
How large does Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ grow?
This miniature variety typically reaches a mature height between 1 and 1.5 feet tall, with a similar spread of 1 to 1.5 feet wide.
When does Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ bloom?
This cultivar blooms early to midseason, generally from May to July, and is registered as a rebloomer, meaning you can expect more flowers after the initial flush.
What sun exposure does Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ need?
Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ performs best when situated in full sun, though it will tolerate part shade conditions.
Conclusion
The Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ offers exceptional value for low-maintenance gardening, bringing cheerful peach-pink blooms reliably throughout the summer season. As an adaptable Tetraploid daylily, it succeeds in a wide range of conditions, tolerating pollution and pests with ease. Ensure your garden is rated for USDA Zones 3-9 and plan for spring planting to enjoy this miniature gem next year.
Companion Planting
Selecting companions for Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’ should focus on plants that appreciate similar sun needs (full sun to part shade) and medium moisture levels, while offering contrasting foliage texture. Consider pairing this daylily with Lamb’s Ears (Stachys byzantina) for silvery, fuzzy contrast against the smooth, arching green blades.
Plants like Coneflowers (Echinacea) or Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) combine well, as they share a similar requirement for divisions every few years and bloom slightly later, extending the border’s interest once the daylily flush begins to wane. Avoid using aggressive groundcovers that might compete heavily for nutrients near the fibrous roots.
Seasonal Care Calendar
Spring is the ideal time to tend to your Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’. Renew mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds, paying attention not to pile it against the crown. This early season cleanup is also the best time for spring division if the clumps have become overcrowded.
During the main growing season (late spring through summer), focus on deadheading spent flowers daily to encourage rebloom; this is crucial for cultivars like ‘Spacecoast Tiny Perfection’. If rainfall is scarce, provide deep supplemental watering to maintain foliage health. In the late fall, cut back any brown foliage, though in warmer zones, the semi-evergreen nature may mean delaying clean-up slightly.
