hemerocallis daylily

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
Price range: Contact Us
Rating: 4.8/5

The hemerocallis daylily is a beloved perennial celebrated in Kiwi gardens for its vibrant blooms, easygoing nature, and remarkable versatility. With an ever-growing palette of colours, forms, and sizes, these hardy plants bring long-lasting beauty to borders, cottage gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes across New Zealand. Whether you're an experienced gardener or new to perennials, the hemerocallis daylily is a rewarding choice that thrives in diverse conditions and bursts into joyful, repeated flower throughout the warmer months.

Hemerocallis Wee William Mullis (Wee William Mullis Daylily)

5

Hemerocallis Wee William Mullis is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The lavender and cream-coloured flowers are only at peak condition for a day, but are continually produced through summer. They are held above the narrow, strap-like, green leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide. Hemerocallis Wee William Mullis is commonly mass planted as a groundcover, planted around the base of larger trees, included in borders, or added to a mixed planting.

Buy Hemerocallis Wee William Mullis (Wee William Mullis Daylily)

From $20.18

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 50 cm

Spread: 50 cm

Flowering time: Summer

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Hemerocallis Apricot Dream (Apricot Dream Daylily)

Hemerocallis Apricot Dream is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The impressive blooms are apricot coloured, 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 40 cm tall and the same wide. Hemerocallis Apricot Dream is commonly mass planted as a groundcover, planted around the base of larger trees, included in borders, or added to a mixed planting.

Buy Hemerocallis Apricot Dream (Apricot Dream Daylily)

From $22.88

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 40 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

Hemerocallis Wee William Mullis (Wee William Mullis Daylily)

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Choisya and Hemerocallis, or related Categories - Perennials and Evergreen Shrubs.

Search hemerocallis daylily

What is a Hemerocallis Daylily?

The hemerocallis daylily, scientifically known as Hemerocallis, is not a true lily but shares similar trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom for a single day—hence the name “daylily.” However, each stem produces multiple buds, resulting in weeks of continuous colour. Hemerocallis daylilies are admired for their adaptability, tolerating drought, poor soils, and coastal winds—making them a reliable option for Kiwi gardeners seeking effortless impact.

Standout Varieties of Hemerocallis Daylily

Daylilies come in a range of hues and habits, each with unique appeal for the home gardener. Explore some exceptional options available in New Zealand gardens:

Hemerocallis Wee William Mullis (Wee William Mullis Daylily) delivers compact, finely textured blooms, making it ideal for edging or container planting.
Hemerocallis Golden Zebra (Golden Zebra Daylily) offers a dramatic splash with golden-yellow flowers accented by bold stripes—perfect for statements or mixed borders.
Hemerocallis Pink Cherub (Pink Cherub Daylily) brings soft, romantic tones to gardens and combines beautifully with other cottage garden perennials.
Hemerocallis Littlest Angel (Littlest Angel Daylily) is prized for petite stature and delicate, luminous blooms, making it well-suited to small gardens or pots.
Hemerocallis Apricot Dream (Apricot Dream Daylily) boasts dreamy apricot-hued petals and graceful form for a warm, inviting garden accent.

How to Grow Hemerocallis Daylily in New Zealand

Daylilies thrive in full sun but will tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter regions. They prefer well-drained soil and benefit from annual feeding and mulching in early spring. Hemerocallis daylily is frost-hardy and, once established, remarkably drought tolerant, making them excellent for eco-friendly gardening. For best results, divide clumps every 3–5 years to rejuvenate growth and maximise flowering.

Perfect Uses for Hemerocallis Daylily

Hemerocallis daylilies are wonderful for adding colour to borders, mass planting for ground cover, or edging pathways. Their resilience makes them ideal for low-maintenance gardens, public plantings, and challenging sites such as slopes and coastal areas. The striking flowers also work well as cut blooms, and their tidy foliage remains attractive well after flowering.

Add a touch of low-fuss elegance and enduring colour to your outdoor space with a hemerocallis daylily. Their effortless beauty and robust performance make them a must-have in every New Zealand garden.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.