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orange day lily

The vibrant orange day lily is a true star in New Zealand gardens, renowned for its cheerful blooms and carefree nature. With its enduring colour and hardiness, this beloved perennial brings a sunny, retro charm to flower borders, cottage gardens, and landscape beds. Whether you’re looking for a pop of bold orange or an easy-care flowering plant for tough spots, the orange day lily stands out as an excellent choice.

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.

Buy Hemerocallis 'Orange Star'

From $22.88

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

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.

Buy Hemerocallis Curls (Curls Daylily)

From $20.18

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

Why Grow Orange Day Lilies in New Zealand?

Orange day lilies thrive in our temperate climate, offering dazzling displays from late spring through summer. Flower stalks rise above tidy, arching foliage, each bud opening for just one day, but with so many blooms produced, the plant never seems out of colour. Orange day lily varieties are not only stunning, but they are also widely adaptable—happy in sun or part shade, tolerant of a range of soils, and reliable in both borders and containers.

Care and Planting Tips for Orange Day Lilies

Day lilies are famous for being low-maintenance. Simply choose a spot with good drainage and add some compost at planting time. Orange day lilies are quite drought tolerant once established, making them an excellent choice for gardeners who want big results with minimal effort. Deadheading the finished blooms can encourage more flowers, while dividing crowded clumps every few years helps maintain their vigour.

Versatile Uses for Orange Day Lily in the Garden

The orange day lily is incredibly versatile. Plant en masse for a swathe of colour along driveways or fence lines, or mix into perennial beds for long-lasting vibrancy. Because it’s tolerant of a wide range of conditions, it’s suitable for challenging spots like slopes, or can be used to create low maintenance mass plantings. It also pairs beautifully with other perennials—consider companion planting with other Hemerocallis or with colourful Peruvian lilies like Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunstar (Peruvian Lily) and Alstroemeria Orange Glory (Peruvian Lily) for a lively, extended floral display.

Popular Orange Day Lily Varieties to Try

For gardeners who want to enjoy something a little different, there are many modern cultivars of orange day lily available. The striking Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' showcases rich orange petals with a golden centre, while Hemerocallis Curls (Curls Daylily) offers a unique, ruffled form. Each brings their own personality and flair to the garden, making it easy to find the style and shade that suits your space best.

Explore More Colourful Perennials

If you love the vibrant hues of the orange day lily, explore other easy-care options in our range, such as Alstroemeria Inca Rio (Peruvian Lily), for even more garden colour. Each of these reliable perennials thrives in New Zealand conditions, rewarding you with long-lasting beauty season after season.

The orange day lily is a classic garden investment: enduring, adaptable, and endlessly cheerful. Bring a burst of orange brilliance to your garden and enjoy the unwavering charm of this much-loved perennial.

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