Zephrine Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Part of our new collection cultivated by renowned British hybridiser, Duncan Skene (National Collection status pending), Zephrine is a starry form with velvety rich red blooms set off by a vivid green yellow throat. Typical of Duncan's hybrids they have strong tall scapes and are generously floriferous. Early off the blocks too, typically starting to flower early June, though in 2024 and 2025 it was late May. A really reliable bombproof daylily and if you like them early this is the red you need! Dormant in Winter.
Parentage - Spiderman x seedling
Prior to registration with the American Daylily Society in 2025, this cultivar has been previously available under the name 'Ruby Rosalie'.
Height - 86cms
Size of blooms - 20cms
Bloom season - Early Mid
Colour - Rich red
Some cultivars are very limited and may sell out quickly. Supplied as mature bare root plants with 1-2 fans.
10% of all sales from the Duncan Skene Collection will be donated to Tree Aid
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NB. Potted cultivars of varying size and price for sale at our nursery from June to August. Please contact us to check availability/ pre-order.
Cultivation and Planting Information
A very hardy and resistant perennial, Hemerocallis plants are a wise investment for your garden as they are deemed to be almost indestructible. They grow in almost any situation but thrive on full sunlight so best planted in a spot where they will have on average at least 4 hours of sunlight a day.
Since daylilies can be planted any time of year the soil can be worked, plant your daylilies as soon as possible after arrival. They are not fussy about soil PH but respond well to having a healthy amount of compost or seasoned manure together with, ideally, a small handful of wood ash worked well into the ground before planting.
When planting, keep the crown of the plant exactly level with the soil and press firmly in place.
If planted directly into the ground, after an initial good watering, daylilies should not need regular watering (they thrive on benign neglect!), though if planted in pots we do recommend you water them and especially during extended dry and hot spells. Daylilies do not do so well in prolonged wet and marshy ground.