Daylily

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.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

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.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.