Daylily 'Royal Frosting': Apps' 1993 Delicate Beauty

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Royal Frosting' is another elegant creation from hybridizer Apps, registered in 1993. The name suggests a delicate, frosted appearance.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Hemerocallidaceae
• Genus: Hemerocallis
• Cultivar: Royal Frosting
• Hybridizer: Apps
• Registration Year: 1993

Description

This cultivar typically exhibits flowers with a pale, frosty base color—cream, ivory, or pale yellow—overlaid with a delicate pink or lavender blush and a contrasting eye. The petals are heavily ruffled, resembling frosting on a cake. Blooms are 5–6 inches.

Garden Performance

A beautiful addition to a white or pastel garden. The ruffled petals add texture. It blooms midseason on well-branched scapes. Provide some shelter from heavy rain to preserve the delicate petal edges.