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Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate' (Daylily 'Crimson Pirate')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate'
Other names
Daylily 'Crimson Pirate'
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Crimson Pirate' _ 'Crimson Pirate' is a striking, bold, sturdy daylily with vivid red flowers with a yellow throat in late summer.
Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Flushed yellow, Red in Summer
Foliage
Mid-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 'Crimson Pirate' (Daylily 'Crimson Pirate') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m 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 'Crimson Pirate'
Other names
Daylily 'Crimson Pirate'
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Crimson Pirate' _ 'Crimson Pirate' is a striking, bold, sturdy daylily with vivid red flowers with a yellow throat in late summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Flushed yellow, Red in Summer
Foliage
Mid-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 'Crimson Pirate' (Daylily 'Crimson Pirate') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m 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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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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