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Hemerocallis 'Gentle Sheperd' (Daylily 'Gentle Sheperd')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.75m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Sheperd'
Other names
Daylily 'Gentle Sheperd', Hemerocallis Gentle Shepherd
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Gentle Sheperd' _ 'Gentle Sheperd' is a semi-evergreen perennial with a clump-forming habit. It has light-green foliage and stems. In summer it bears a succession of white flowers that are both ruffled and creped.
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Sheperd' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
Maroon, Pale-green in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Gall midges Aphids , Gall midges
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Sheperd' (Daylily 'Gentle Sheperd') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Regular watering during dry periods in spring and summer will ensure successful 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 'Gentle Sheperd'
Other names
Daylily 'Gentle Sheperd', Hemerocallis Gentle Shepherd
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Gentle Sheperd' _ 'Gentle Sheperd' is a semi-evergreen perennial with a clump-forming habit. It has light-green foliage and stems. In summer it bears a succession of white flowers that are both ruffled and creped.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Maroon, Pale-green in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Sheperd' (Daylily 'Gentle Sheperd') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Regular watering during dry periods in spring and summer will ensure successful 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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