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Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi' (Day lily 'Bela Lugosi')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi'
Other names
Day lily 'Bela Lugosi'
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Bela Lugosi' _ 'Bela Lugosi' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with strap-shaped leaves. In summer, it bears striking dark, almost metallic purple flowers with yellow-green throats. The flowers are large, fragrant, funnel shaped, with frilly margins to their petals.
Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Dark-purple, Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Gall midges , Aphids Gall midges , Aphids
Leaf and stem rot Leaf and stem rot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers and foliage as required.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi' (Day lily 'Bela Lugosi') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in semi-shade or full sun. A liquid fertiliser and regular watering during dry periods in spring and summer will ensure flowering.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi'
Other names
Day lily 'Bela Lugosi'
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Bela Lugosi' _ 'Bela Lugosi' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with strap-shaped leaves. In summer, it bears striking dark, almost metallic purple flowers with yellow-green throats. The flowers are large, fragrant, funnel shaped, with frilly margins to their petals.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple, Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers and foliage as required.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi' (Day lily 'Bela Lugosi') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in semi-shade or full sun. A liquid fertiliser and regular watering during dry periods in spring and summer will ensure flowering.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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