Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Lavender Tutu'
daylily
Hemerocallis 'Lavender Tutu' needs to be seen close-up, and even then, you probably won’t believe what you’re seeing! In midsummer, each flower has a base colour that varies, depending on the age of the petals and the amount of direct sunlight, from lavender to dusky pink. But there is also a dramatic ruffled golden edge to the petals , and in the centre of the flower (the throat) we are hit with a gorgeous blast of chartreuse-green. This daylily is a stunner!
First released to the gardening public 13 years ago, this 'Lavender Tutu' daylily has proved to be a constant winner. At around just 60cm in height, it is suitable for the front of the border, where you can get to see these amazing flowers at close quarters.
Even better, Hemerocallis 'Lavender Tutu' often sends out a second flush of bloom towards the end of the summer—and, as if this is not enough, they have a slight fragrance (unusual for daylilies). All of this means it is the perfect subject for planting in borders, beds and containers—particularly in smaller spaced gardens, where it appears in complete proportion.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Hemerocallis 'Lavender Tutu'
- Flower colour
- Dusky pink, lavender
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 25 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Part shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.