Hemerocallis ‘Snowy Eyes’ – Striking Contrast and Reliable Colour

The Hemerocallis ‘Snowy Eyes’ is a stunning daylily variety admired for its large, vibrant blooms with a unique colour contrast. Each flower features bright golden-yellow petals with a striking pure white central eye, creating a bold two-tone effect that stands out in summer borders. The ruffled petals, combined with the plant’s strong, upright stems, make this a dazzling feature plant that catches the eye from across the garden.

As with all daylilies, each flower lasts for just one day, but multiple buds on each stem ensure weeks of continuous blooms. ‘Snowy Eyes’ is hardy, low-maintenance, and long-lived, making it a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking bold summer colour with minimal care.

General Information

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are perennial favourites, valued for their tough, adaptable nature and spectacular blooms. The cultivar ‘Snowy Eyes’ is particularly striking, with its bright colouring and strong garden presence.

• Habit: Clump-forming perennial with strap-like leaves and tall, upright flower stems.

• Height & spread: Reaches 60–75cm tall with a spread of 45–60cm.

• Foliage: Long, arching green leaves that form dense, fountain-like clumps.

• Flowers: Large, golden-yellow blooms with bold white eyes and a ruffled edge.

• Flower size: Around 12–14cm (5–6 inches) across.

• Flowering season: Mid- to late summer (July–August), flowering steadily for several weeks.

• Position: Thrives in full sun; tolerates light partial shade but with fewer flowers.

• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil; adapts well to clay, sandy, or loamy soils.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and Ireland.

• Uses: Ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, containers, or as a feature plant in sunny beds.

Its bold two-tone blooms provide a fantastic colour contrast, making it a natural companion for ornamental grasses, purples (like salvia or lavender), or warm-coloured perennials.

Care Guide

Hemerocallis ‘Snowy Eyes’ is tough, forgiving, and thrives with very little attention, making it a great choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Planting

• When to plant: Best in spring or autumn, though container-grown plants can be planted year-round.

• Depth & spacing: Plant crowns just below soil level; space plants 45–60cm apart to allow clumps to expand.

• Preparation: Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.

• Containers: Suitable for large pots – use a moisture-retentive compost with added grit for drainage.

Watering & Feeding

• Water regularly during the first year to establish strong roots.

• Once established, relatively drought-tolerant but will flower better with consistent watering in dry spells.

• Apply a general fertiliser in spring and a high-potash feed in midsummer to encourage flowering.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadhead daily to keep the display looking fresh and prolong the flowering season.

• Cut back flowering stems to the base once blooming is finished.

• Trim back old foliage in late autumn; fresh growth appears the following spring.

• Divide clumps every 4–5 years in spring or autumn to rejuvenate and prevent overcrowding.

Protection

• Fully hardy and winter-tough with no special care needed.

• Pest-free in most cases, though slugs may nibble new shoots in spring.

• Disease-resistant and very reliable once established.

Why Choose Hemerocallis ‘Snowy Eyes’?

This distinctive variety combines beauty, resilience, and ease of care.

• Unique colouring: Bright golden-yellow petals with bold white eyes.

• Reliable blooms: Successive flowers ensure weeks of summer colour.

• Hardy and tough: Thrives in a wide range of soils and conditions.

• Low-maintenance: Requires minimal care to perform year after year.

• Pollinator-friendly: A favourite of bees and butterflies.

The Hemerocallis ‘Snowy Eyes’ is an ideal perennial for gardeners who love bold, eye-catching flowers that demand attention. Whether placed in borders, containers, or cottage-style beds, it will bring cheerful, long-lasting colour to the summer garden with minimal effort.

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