Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' is a long blooming compact daylily known for its rose pink flowers with a soft yellow throat and reblooming habit. Flowers open fresh each morning with a continuous succession from early summer through fall. Its tidy size and vibrant color make it ideal for edging, container gardens, or massing along borders and pathways.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early summer through fall (reblooming)
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Adaptable to most soils, best in well drained loam
Watering Needs: Moderate; benefits from regular watering during bloom
Deer Resistance: Somewhat deer resistant but may be browsed occasionally
Native Status
This cultivar originates from hybrid species of Hemerocallis native to Asia. It has become a reliable and well loved perennial in North American gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Visited by butterflies such as Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Painted Lady which feed on its accessible nectar.
Bees
- Attracts bumblebees, honeybees, and other native bees throughout its extended bloom period.
Beneficial Insects
- Provides food for hoverflies and parasitic wasps that support a healthy garden ecosystem.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 18 - 24 in apart in groups or rows to create a rhythmic colorful planting scheme.
Landscape Placement:
- Well suited to borders, containers, raised beds, or as a colorful groundcover alternative in open sunny areas.
Companion Plants
- Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' - Spikes of blue purple flowers create contrast and attract pollinators.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - Golden yellow blooms add brightness and share a long bloom season with daylilies.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' - Fragrant purple flowers and silvery foliage pair well with 'Rosy Returns'.
- Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' - Warm coral red flower clusters blend with the tones of the daylily.
- Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun' - Red and yellow daisy like blooms offer complementary heat loving color.