Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy'
‘Strawberry Candy’ is a clump‑forming daylily with pale pink flowers and a deep pink eye. It blooms from early to midsummer and often extends its display. It grows best in full sun and well‑drained soil. It suits many North American regions. It is semi‑evergreen in mild areas. It offers strong color contrast in mixed borders.
At‑a‑glance
Group/Class: Reblooming daylily
Height × spread: to 26 in (65 cm) × 12-20 in (30-50 cm)
Bloom window: early to mid summer; extended
Color & flower form: Pale pink with deep pink eye and yellow throat; ruffled
Fragrance: unknown / varies by climate
USDA hardiness: zones 3-9 (general daylily guidance)
Breeder / Year / Origin: Stamile, 1989, USA
Awards/registration: Stout Silver Medal (1998)
Cut‑flower notes: Each bloom lasts 1 day; budded scapes can open sequentially in water
Pet safety: avoid: toxic to cats; generally non‑toxic to dogs
How it differs
- Distinct eye‑zone pattern and ruffled form
- Semi‑evergreen foliage in mild climates
- Extended flowering compared with many cultivars
- Medium height that suits mid‑border placements
Strengths
- Award‑recognized garden performance
- Adaptable to a range of soils
- Reliable color impact in full sun
- Low routine maintenance
Care in one minute
Site: full sun for best color and bud set
Soil: well‑drained, moderately fertile
Water: about 1 in per week; increase during hot, dry spells
Feeding: light spring fertilizer or compost
Grooming: remove spent flowers and scapes; clean foliage in fall
- Divide every 3-4 years as needed
Watch‑outs
- Color intensity can fade in deep shade
- Rust and leaf streak may occur in humid or wet seasons
- May be less hardy in far‑northern sites with little snow cover
Best uses (tags)
borders; massing; color accent; pollinators; heat‑tolerant
Provenance note
Registered by Patrick Stamile in 1989. Winner of the American Daylily Society Stout Silver Medal in 1998.
References
- Royal Horticultural Society – Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’
- American Daylily Society – Stout Silver Medal winners
- University of Minnesota Extension – Daylilies (care and bloom facts)
- ASPCA – Day Lilies (Hemerocallis spp.) toxicity to cats
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