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Hemerocallis 'Light the Way' (Daylily 'Light the Way')
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0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hemerocallis 'Light the Way'
Other names
Daylily 'Light the Way'
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Light the Way' _ 'Light the Way' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with narrow, strap-like, dark green leaves and, in summer, slender, erect stems bearing large, fragrant, white flowers with pale green to yellow-green throats.
Hemerocallis 'Light the Way' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Thrips , Gall midges Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Thrips , Gall midges
Leaf and stem rot Leaf and stem rot
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back when foliage looks untidy. Divide every 2-3 years.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hemerocallis 'Light the Way' (Daylily 'Light the Way') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly in dry periods in spring and summer to ensure successful flowering. Tolerate heavy clay. Mulch in late autumn or spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but 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 'Light the Way'
Other names
Daylily 'Light the Way'
Genus
Hemerocallis Hemerocallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Light the Way' _ 'Light the Way' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with narrow, strap-like, dark green leaves and, in summer, slender, erect stems bearing large, fragrant, white flowers with pale green to yellow-green throats.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Thrips , Gall midges
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back when foliage looks untidy. Divide every 2-3 years.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hemerocallis 'Light the Way' (Daylily 'Light the Way') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly in dry periods in spring and summer to ensure successful flowering. Tolerate heavy clay. Mulch in late autumn or spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but 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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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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