Daylily 'Rosy Returns'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Extra early (EE)
Reblooming (Re)
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Other Details
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Flower Fragrance
Slightly Fragrant
Flower Size
Small (3" to 4.5" diameter)
Flower Type
Single
Blooming Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Foliage Habit
Dormant (dor.)
Ploidy
Diploid
Color Patterns
Blend
Band
Awards (if applicable)
Honorable Mention
Patent Information
Patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
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Leaf Substance
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Alabama

Bentonville, Arkansas

Dover, Delaware

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Hanna City, Illinois

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Williamsville, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Russell, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Brown City, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cut Bank, Montana

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Plainsboro, New Jersey

Croton On Hudson, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Fargo, North Dakota

Delta, Ohio

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Flower Mound, Texas

American Fork, Utah

Falls Church, Virginia

Penhook, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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C
ROSLINDALE, MA | July 2016 | neutral

The flower color is quite muddy, not at all like most photos. But this cultivar is over 20 years old. There are better pink reblooming daylilies now.

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Flower Mound, TX | May 2015 | positive

This is a lovely daylily and has performed beautifully in my yard. It blooms early and continues to bloom all season long. The flower c...Read More

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | negative

Not a pretty color not does it act like a rebloomer in my garden. Rarely blooms and frost hits usually after the second bloom.Perhaps whe...Read More

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Dover, DE | September 2008 | neutral

This plant is healthy and has grown nicely over the past two years. and it does re-bloom, although not well. However in my soil (sandy l...Read More

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Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN (Zone 5a) | August 2008 | positive

A wonderful daylily -- a constant bloomer!

D
Williamsville, IL | August 2008 | positive

Everbearing.Started blooming in June here and is still blooming!

16inch 3.7inch flowers 1999

B
Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | positive

This is a great reblooming daylily. Finally something besides yellow. The shades of pink in this daylily are not overwhelming and are g...Read More

T
Brown City, MI (Zone 5a) | August 2004 | positive

This is a lovely Daylily. It starts blooming later than "Happy Returns", but then blooms for a much longer time. Mine start to bloom in...Read More

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