Hemerocallis 'Heavenly Pink Fang' is a bold and unusual daylily cultivar featuring pale pink petals with dramatic red eyezones and pronounced toothy petal edges. These striking blooms appear on tall scapes well above the foliage creating strong vertical interest in mid to late summer. With a sturdy growth habit and exotic flair it thrives in perennial borders attracting attention even from a distance.
Height & Spread: 28 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Well drained, fertile soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture during bloom
Deer Resistance: Occasionally browsed but generally unbothered by deer
Native Status
Hemerocallis 'Heavenly Pink Fang' is a cultivated variety of hybrid daylily with parentage derived from Hemerocallis species originally native to Asia. It is not native to North America.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- The open faced blooms draw butterflies such as Great Spangled Fritillary and Painted Lady offering convenient landing zones and nectar access.
Bees
- Pollinated by a variety of native bees, including bumblebees and sweat bees, which forage during peak bloom hours.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports hoverflies and tachinid flies, which aid in aphid and caterpillar control throughout the surrounding garden.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Allow 18 - 24 in spacing between plants to accommodate tall flower scapes and clump expansion.
Landscape Placement:
- Well suited to mixed perennial borders, dramatic mass plantings, or as a vertical accent in pollinator gardens.
Companion Plants
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - The dark purple spires contrast elegantly with the bicolor petals of 'Heavenly Pink Fang'.
- Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' - Its rich red umbels echo the eyezone of the daylily and bloom during the same season.
- Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow White' - Crisp white blooms provide strong visual contrast while supporting pollinators.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' - Silvery foliage and purple blooms enhance the garden palette and attract beneficial insects.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - Finely textured foliage and bright yellow flowers offer cheerful color and textural diversity.