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Hemerocallis 'Kwanso' (Double Orange Daylily)

Hemerocallis 'Kwanso' – The Historic Double Orange Daylily

'Kwanso' (syn. Hemerocallis fulva flore pleno, Hemerocallis var. kwanso) is an ancient, double-flowered form of the orange daylily, cultivated in Asia for centuries. It produces fully double, pom-pom-like flowers of a rich tawny orange. The petals are numerous and tightly packed, creating a unique texture. It shares the species' vigorous, spreading habit and incredible toughness.

Taxonomy & Classification

Family:Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Cultivar:Kwanso
Synonym:Hemerocallis var. kwanso
Synonym:Hemerocallis fulva flore pleno

Growing Tips

Full sun to part shade, adaptable. Very vigorous; may need containment. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

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