Hemerocallis 'Breath of Blue Air'
Hemerocallis 'Breath of Blue Air'

Hemerocallis 'Breath of Blue Air'

"Daylily"

Hemerocallis 'Breath of Blue Air'

1 bare root — £6.90

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Description

Let’s be honest. Hemerocallis 'Breath of Blue Air' is not blue. It is a gorgeous rich lavender-purple but, you have to concede, this is so far the closest to blue that anyone has managed with Hemerocallis,  commonly known as daylily. Also, a delightful bluish sheen covers each flower. Despite the name, this is an excellent perennial, richly deserving of a place in any garden.  

Hemerocallis 'Breath of Blue Air' forms a clump of arching, strap-like green leaves, and is one of the interesting darker-flowered daylilies. Each lavender-purple bloom, with a small white edge to the petals, and a luminous yellow-green throat, is wide and open. Some people refer to it as UFO (or Unusual Form) type. The tips of the petals are usually curled, creating a most attractive shape.  

A hardy perennial, meaning that it will come back year after year, this 'Breath of Blue Air' daylily reaches around 81cm in height when in flower, so is perfect for the front or mid-way point in a border.  

Key features

  • Comes back every year

  • Fragrant

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Hemerocallis 'Breath of Blue Air'

  • Flower colour

    Blue, purple, lavender

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    50-70cm

  • Established spread

    20-30cm

  • Plant spacing

    25 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Wildlife gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Clay
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    Yes

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

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  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Hemerocallis 'Breath of Blue Air' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your "Daylily" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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