Re-blooming is an unusual plant trait. Selected cultivars return this time of year for a repeat floral show. In my garden Encore™ azaleas (Rhododendron spp.), re-blooming irises (Iris spp.), and re-blooming daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) are back for second round of flowering in late summer and early fall. The gardener/landscaper must supply needed soil moisture and nutrition (primarily nitrogen) so that plants don’t struggle [...]
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Re-Bloomers Need Your Help
Posted by Hugh on September 10th, 2011
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‘Buttered Popcorn’ Daylily- Performs In The Mid-South
Posted by Hugh on July 22nd, 2010
Daylily ‘Buttered Popcorn’ (Hemerocallis ‘Buttered Popcorn’) produces buttery yellow 6″ flowers from late June thru mid-July. The 32-inch tall floral scapes are well branched and flowers are mildly fragrant. Bud count on each scape may average 10 or more. This tetraploid cultivar is also well known for its incredible fall re-bloom. In the Southern Appalachian [...]
