
Daylily
Hemerocallis x Happy Returns
Enjoy a cascade of cheerful, lemon-yellow blooms repeatedly throughout the summer with the 'Happy Returns' Daylily.
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Installation
About this plant
Hemerocallis x 'Happy Returns' is a true garden workhorse, renowned for its prolific and extended bloom season. This exceptional daylily produces an abundance of vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers on sturdy scapes, providing continuous cheer from late spring through to early autumn. Its compact and clumping growth habit makes it an ideal choice for borders, mass plantings, or container gardening. Each individual flower lasts for just one day, hence the common name, but the sheer volume of buds ensures a constant display of fresh blossoms. 'Happy Returns' is celebrated for its reliable reblooming nature, guaranteeing a consistent pop of color when other perennials may be fading. Easy to grow and maintain, this cultivar thrives in a variety of conditions, tolerating both heat and humidity. Its adaptability and low-maintenance appeal make it a favorite among both seasoned gardeners and those just starting their planting journey.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal maintenance once established. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 3-5 years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 18-24 inches
- Mature width
- 18-24 inches
- Sun
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate; tolerates some drought once established, but performs best with consistent moisture.
- Growth rate
- Medium