How to Grow Daylily 'Pardon Me'
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Daylily 'Pardon Me'
Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'
flowerA compact, reblooming daylily cultivar with deep red flowers that are approximately 3 inches across with yellow throat markings. This variety is known for its prolific blooming throughout the growing season and excellent garden performance. It typically reaches 12-18 inches in height, making it ideal for borders and container gardening.
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Example Daylily 'Pardon Me' timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)
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Plant Daylily 'Pardon Me'
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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First Daylily 'Pardon Me' blooms
Mid-to-late summerBefore the first fall frost (≈ Nov 8)
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Thrives in zones 3-9; performs best in zones 4-8
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Vegetative Growth
Spring through early summer (4-8 weeks)Strap-like green foliage forms dense clumps; no flowers yet or minimal flowering
Water regularly; apply balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season; deadhead spent foliage
Budding & Flowering
Early summer through frost (June-October in most zones)Flower buds form on tall scapes; deep red blooms with yellow throats open, lasting one day each
Provide consistent water; deadhead spent flowers daily for appearance; 'Pardon Me' reblooms, so continue regular feeding
Rebloom Cycle
Throughout growing season (8-16 weeks total)Plant produces successive flushes of flowers with rest periods between blooming waves
Maintain regular watering and feeding; cut back old scapes after blooming finishes; apply 1/4 cup fertilizer per plant between bloom cycles
Dormancy/Winter
November through March (depending on zone)Foliage dies back in late fall; plant goes dormant underground until spring
Cut back dead foliage in late fall or early spring; apply light mulch in northern zones for winter protection
Companion Planting
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Avoid planting near:
Common Pests
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Spray with water; use miticide if severe; improve air circulation
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Remove affected flowers; use insecticidal soap; encourage beneficial insects
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Spray with strong water stream; use neem oil or insecticidal soap
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Hand-pick early morning; use pheromone traps; apply neem oil
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Remove debris and mulch from crown area; hand-pick; use copper barriers or diatomaceous earth
Uses
Edible flowers
CulinaryDaylily buds and flowers are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked in Asian cuisine. The buds have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are known as 'gum jum' in Chinese cooking. [source]
Traditional herbal use
MedicinalIn traditional Chinese medicine, daylily flowers have been used to promote calmness and reduce inflammation. Modern herbalists study the plant for potential antioxidant and nutritional benefits. [source]
Garden design and landscaping
Household'Pardon Me' is valued for its compact size, prolific blooming, and low maintenance requirements. It works excellently in borders, containers, and mass plantings where continuous color is desired. [source]
Cut flower arrangements
CraftWhile individual flowers last only one day, the continuous blooming provides fresh flowers daily during the growing season. Buds cut the day before opening can be used in floral arrangements. [source]
Pollinator support
WildlifeDaylilies attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with their open flowers and nectar production. 'Pardon Me's extended bloom period provides extended food sources. [source]
This is not medical advice. LizPlants is not a medical resource. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using plants medicinally.
Harvest Tips
Daylilies are ornamental flowers, not harvested for consumption. Cut blooms can be placed in water for very short vases (they last only one day). Remove spent flower scapes once all buds have opened to encourage reblooming and neater appearance.
Fun Facts
- 🌱 'Pardon Me' won the American Hemerocallis Society's Award of Merit in 2003, recognizing it as an exceptional daylily cultivar for gardens.
- 🌱 Each daylily flower opens in the morning and closes by evening, giving the plant its common name 'daylily.' Some varieties reopen the next morning (nocturnal bloomers), while 'Pardon Me' is an extended bloomer that stays open longer into evening.
- 🌱 Daylilies are among the easiest perennials to grow and were called 'the perfect perennial' by horticulturists due to their hardiness, low pest problems, and minimal fertilizer needs once established.
Gardening Terms
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