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day lilies orange

Day lilies orange are a beloved highlight in New Zealand gardens, known for their vibrant, sunset-hued blooms and reliable performance year after year. These hardy perennial plants brighten the garden with their radiant colour and effortless elegance, making them perfect for borders, mass planting, or adding a striking contrast among softer pastels. Orange day lilies are not only visually captivating but are also incredibly low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and long-flowering, attracting pollinators to your landscape and ensuring a cheerful display from late spring through summer.

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' colourful flowers.

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star'

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The impressive, burnt orange blooms are only at peak condition for a day or so, but are continually produced through summer. They are held above the strap-like, green leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide. Hemerocallis Orange Star is commonly mass planted as a groundcover, planted around the base of larger trees, included in borders and cottage gardens, or added to a mixed planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Hemerocallis Curls (Curls Daylily)

Hemerocallis Curls is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The impressive, lightly curled blooms are cream-orange, and only at peak condition for a day or so, but are continually produced through summer. They are held above the strap-like, green leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Hemerocallis Curls is commonly mass planted as a groundcover, planted around the base of larger trees, included in borders and cottage gardens, or added to a mixed planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Why Choose Day Lilies Orange for Your Garden?

Choosing day lilies orange offers enormous benefits for both new and experienced gardeners. Their luminous blooms create dramatic garden displays, and their clump-forming habit means they fill space quickly, suppressing weeds and reducing the need for extra mulching. Orange cultivars, such as Hemerocallis 'Orange Star', are among the easiest perennials to grow thanks to their adaptability to a wide range of soils and climates. Even in coastal or exposed sites, they thrive with minimal care.

Best Varieties of Orange Day Lilies

The world of day lilies orange is filled with stunning choices. Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' stands out for its brilliant star-shaped blooms in a true, classic orange, ideal for adding instant impact. If you enjoy a touch of novelty, Hemerocallis Curls (Curls Daylily) offers charming, twisted petals in glowing shades of tangerine. For those preferring softer apricot tones, Hemerocallis Apricot Dream (Apricot Dream Daylily) ensures a gentle warmth in mixed perennial beds.

Companion Plants for Orange Day Lilies

Pairing day lilies orange with other perennials amplifies their appeal and extends the flowering season in your garden. Consider planting alongside Gazania New Day Clear Orange (Gazania New Day Orange) for a bold, drought-hardy combination perfect for sunny spots. Create a tropical feel when you mix in Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunstar (Peruvian Lily), whose golden-orange hues and compact habit complement day lilies beautifully.

Planting and Care Tips

Day lilies orange are a fantastic option for busy gardeners seeking colour without constant upkeep. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil for best flowering. Water newly planted clumps regularly until established, but once mature, day lilies tolerate dry conditions well. Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming and divide large clumps every few years for renewed vigour. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring for extra lush growth.

Whether you’re an avid collector or a first-time gardener, day lilies orange promise a splash of radiant colour and reliable charm for your New Zealand garden. Browse our selection—including Hemerocallis 'Orange Star', Hemerocallis Curls (Curls Daylily), and Hemerocallis Apricot Dream (Apricot Dream Daylily)—to find the perfect orange day lily for your garden.


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