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Hemerocallis 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes' (Daylily 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hemerocallis 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes'
Other names
Daylily 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes'
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Bobby's Lavender Eyes' _ 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with upright to arching, broadly linear, dark green leaves and, throughout summer, sturdy scapes bearing fragrant, ruffled, lavender to mauve flowers with darker eyes, reflexed petals, and bright yellow-green throats.
Hemerocallis 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching
Flower
Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Gall midges , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Thrips Aphids , Gall midges , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Thrips
Leaf and stem rot Leaf and stem rot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers and foliage as required. Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hemerocallis 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes' (Daylily 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. A liquid fertiliser and regular watering during dry periods in spring and summer will ensure flowering. Each flower lasts for one day only. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
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 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes'
Other names
Daylily 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes'
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Bobby's Lavender Eyes' _ 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with upright to arching, broadly linear, dark green leaves and, throughout summer, sturdy scapes bearing fragrant, ruffled, lavender to mauve flowers with darker eyes, reflexed petals, and bright yellow-green throats.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching
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Colour
Flower
Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Gall midges , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Thrips
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers and foliage as required. Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hemerocallis 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes' (Daylily 'Bobby's Lavender Eyes') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. A liquid fertiliser and regular watering during dry periods in spring and summer will ensure flowering. Each flower lasts for one day only. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
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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