Hemerocallis ‘Court Magician’ – Lavender-Pink Daylily Flowers
Family
Asphodelaceae
Origin
Asea
Description
This herbaceous perennial plant consists of a rosette of basal leaves and flowering stalks about 3-6' tall. The basal leaves are linear with parallel venation and hairless, tapering gradually to a sword-like point. They have a tendency to bend down and outward around the middle, and are somewhat floppy in appearance. From the center of the rosette, there develops one or more stout flowering stalks that are held erect and are usually much taller than the leaves. Each stalk is hairless and largely naked, except for a few green bracts along its length. It is largely unbranched, except near the apex, where there is a panicle consisting of a few small clusters of flowers
Hemerocallis (daylilies) produce elegant, usually trumpet-like blooms in summer and are easy to grow in many gardens. Individual flowers are short-lived but each plant produces many blooms, so displays will last for weeks.
The 'Court Magician' daylily presents an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking reliable summer color. Its distinctive lavender-pink petals with ruffled margins and luminous lime-green center create striking visual interest throughout the blooming season. These hardy, undemanding perennials thrive in garden borders with minimal intervention. Expect profuse flowering from April-June in plains or May-July in hill regions. Establish bulbs during February-April (plains) or March-May (hills) for optimal establishment. This variety serves as a valuable nectar source, reliably attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to enhance garden biodiversity.
Environment
Hemerocallis have simple demands -- lots of sun and an occasional drink from the garden hose. These hardy perennials will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and have few insect or disease problems. Give them a little slow-release granular fertilizer in spring when new growth appears and then leave them alone. Mulch daylilies to keep grassy weeds at bay that can be hard to distinguish next to the plant's narrow foliage.
One of the most indestructible garden plants, these easily grown plants will grow in almost any situations except for heavy shade and soil that is permenantly wet.
Landscape Use
Planted singly or en masse, this outstanding daylily is sure to make a huge visual impact in the landscape !
