Hemerocallis Fulva Kwanso Orange - 6" Grow bag

Hemerocallis fulva 'Kwanso' is a double-flowered form of the tawny or orange daylily, a tough, clump-forming perennial that spreads by underground runners to form dense colonies. Each flower lasts only a single day, but a healthy clump produces a long succession of large, ruffled, tawny-orange blooms over many weeks.

In India it is an undemanding ornamental that thrives in the plains and hills alike, tolerating heat, poor soils and a fair amount of neglect once established. The arching strap-shaped foliage forms an attractive mound even when the plant is not in flower, making it useful for borders, mass plantings and slope stabilisation.

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Uses

<p>A versatile ornamental for Indian gardens and landscapes:</p><ul><li>Mass planting in borders, beds and along driveways for summer colour</li><li>Ground cover and slope/bank stabilisation thanks to its spreading roots</li><li>Edging and informal cottage-style plantings</li><li>Container and large-pot displays on terraces and balconies</li><li>Low-maintenance public and institutional landscaping</li></ul>

Growing tips

<p>Plant divisions at the onset of the cooler months or before the monsoon so roots establish before peak heat. Mulch the clump to conserve moisture and suppress weeds through the hot season.</p><p>Give it the sunniest spot you can in northern and hilly India for best flowering; in the hot plains, light afternoon shade keeps blooms fresh. Water consistently from bud formation through flowering, then ease off. Divide crowded clumps every few years in winter to keep flowering strong.</p>