Hemerocallis 'Rocket City' - 2026

Hemerocallis 'Rocket City' is a vibrant daylily cultivar celebrated for its striking orange blooms with a contrasting burnt-orange eyezone. The large, recurved flowers, approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter, are borne on tall scapes reaching up to 91 cm (36 inches), creating a dramatic vertical accent in the garden. This midseason bloomer, introduced in 1967, has earned an AHS Honorable Mention Award for its exceptional beauty and performance.

Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, moderately moist soil, Hemerocallis 'Rocket City' is a low-maintenance perennial that adds vibrant colour to borders, perennial beds, or naturalistic plantings. Its extended bloom period, with flowers staying open for at least 16 hours, ensures prolonged floral interest throughout the growing season. This cultivar is also recognized for its resilience and adaptability, performing well under a variety of garden conditions.