Strawberry Candy Daylily
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly blooms.
The Strawberry Candy Daylily offers a stunning coral hue with a vibrant red eye and a golden throat, featuring a ruffled edge reminiscent of designer blooms. This award-winning variety, recognized by the American Hemerocallis Society, begins its bloom cycle in early to mid-season and provides a second flush of flowers with deadheading. It thrives in full sun and adapts to various soil conditions, including normal, sandy, clay, dry, and wet soils. Its mature size typically ranges from 18-24 inches in height and width, making it a versatile addition to gardens. This low-maintenance plant attracts bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for pollinator gardens.
$26.99
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4.5
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Category Rank
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#1603 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
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Growing Zones
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, award-winning floral aesthetics
- Homeowners wanting long-lasting color throughout the summer months
- Busy gardeners needing reliable, fuss-free perennial beauty
Who should skip it
- Minimalist gardeners wanting low-maintenance plants that stay put
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer populations
- Perfectionists expecting every single bloom to last multiple days
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies throughout the season.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in diverse soil types ranging from sandy to heavy clay.
Bloom Longevity
Deadheading encourages a consistent second flush of vibrant floral color.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention to maintain its award-winning aesthetic appeal.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across a wide spectrum of USDA growing zones.
Visual Impact
Striking coral petals and ruffled edges provide high-end garden drama.
Key Specs
Growing Zones
3-9
Mature Plant Size (H x W)
18-24" x 18-24"
Sun Exposure
Sun
Soil Conditions
Normal, Sandy, Clay/Heavy, Dry, Wet
Hardy to 5 degrees Fahrenheit
Features
- Attracts Bees
- Salt Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Long Blooming
- Award Winning
- Walnut Toxicity Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Cut Flower
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Strawberry Candy Daylily from McKay Nursery for its exceptional quality and vibrant beauty. Many reviewers highlight receiving healthy, robust plants that establish easily and produce stunning, prolific blooms as described. The plant's resilience and consistent performance in various garden settings underscore its perceived high quality. Gardeners feel they receive excellent value, appreciating the reliable growth and the delightful, long lasting display of strawberry pink flowers, making it a cherished addition to their landscapes.
Know before you buy
The Strawberry Candy Daylily typically blooms in early to mid-season and will produce a second flush of flowers if you remove the spent blooms, a process known as deadheading.
Yes, this variety is highly adaptable. It thrives in a wide range of soil types, including sandy, clay, and even wet or dry conditions.
Since the mature size of the Strawberry Candy Daylily is 18 to 24 inches in both height and width, you should space them about 2 feet apart to allow for proper airflow and growth.
It is considered low-maintenance because it is salt-tolerant, resistant to walnut toxicity, and adapts well to various soil conditions. Aside from occasional deadheading to encourage more blooms, it requires very little intervention.
Yes, this variety is salt-tolerant, making it a reliable choice for coastal gardens or areas exposed to road salt.
Absolutely. The Strawberry Candy Daylily is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens as it is specifically known to attract both bees and butterflies.
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