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Herbaceous perennial with fleshy roots
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Van Noort
Hemerocallis
‘Dressed in Ruffles’ Daylily
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Common name‘Dressed in Ruffles’ daylily
GenusHemerocallis
CultivarDressed in Ruffles
Bulb typeHerbaceous perennial with fleshy roots
Botanical nameHemerocallis
Quantity per pack1 unit
‘Dressed in Ruffles’ Daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Dressed in Ruffles’) carries large peach-pink flowers with broadly overlapping, softly ruffled petals. A deeper pink eye surrounds the warm throat, while a double edge of dark and light pink outlines every petal. Van Noort lists an established height of 65 cm, a spread of 30 cm, a clumping habit, and one No. 1 size rhizome per package. Registered by Bill Maryott in 2017, this tetraploid cultivar produces flowers approximately 12.7 cm across, 20 to 25 buds per scape, and three-way branching. It blooms in midseason and may rebloom.
Plant the rhizome in spring where it receives at least six hours of sunlight for abundant flowering. Light late-afternoon shade is suitable in very hot regions. Set the crown approximately 2.5 cm below the surface and allow 60 cm from neighbouring plants, following Van Noort’s specifications. Fertile, moist, freely drained soil supports strong scapes and large flowers. Water deeply after planting, then maintain even moisture while buds form. Light mulch reduces evaporation without trapping water around the crown. Avoid deep shade, prolonged drought, and depressions where water remains after rain.
Remove faded flowers without cutting nearby buds to maintain a tidy display and support the flowering succession. Retain green leaves after bloom and cut only yellowed foliage after frost. Divide a crowded clump in spring or early autumn. Monitor aphids, thrips, slugs, snails, gall midge, rust, and leaf spots. Every Hemerocallis part, including pollen and vase water, is extremely toxic to cats and may cause acute kidney failure. Any feline exposure requires immediate veterinary attention. Keep cut stems outside homes with cats and collect fallen petals, pollen, and plant debris promptly.
Light and life cycle
In the garden
- Exposure
- Full sun to partial shade
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4 to 8
Planting and establishment
Planting guide
Planting & establishment
Spacing / density
space 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in.)
Planting period
Spring or early fall
Propagation
Division in spring or early autumn
Growing method
Plant the rhizome in spring once soil is workable. Rehydrate dry roots for only 30 to 60 minutes without leaving the crown submerged. Choose a position receiving at least six hours of sun; light late-afternoon shade is suitable in very hot regions. Loosen fertile, freely drained soil across an area wider than the roots. Form a small mound, set the crown approximately 2.5 cm below the surface, and spread roots around it without bending them. Allow 60 cm between centres. Backfill, firm lightly, and water deeply. Add thin mulch without covering the crown. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and bud formation without standing water. In spring, apply mature compost or balanced fertilizer at low strength. Remove faded flowers, but retain green foliage so it replenishes the rhizome. Cut leaves only after yellowing. Monitor slugs, aphids, thrips, gall midge, rust, and leaf spots. Divide a mature clump in spring or early autumn when flowering declines or the centre becomes crowded. Keep every plant part and cut-flower material away from cats because even pollen exposure is dangerous. During the first several weeks, check moisture beneath mulch twice weekly and remove any soft or rotting leaf promptly to protect the crown.
Soil and care
Soil and care
Soil & care
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 7.5
Moisture
Moderately moist to moist soil without saturation
Minimum temperature
Approximately −34°C (−30°F) in Zone 4
Care level
Easy
Watering
Water deeply after planting, then keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Supply approximately 2.5 cm of water weekly when rainfall is insufficient, especially from spring into early summer while buds form. Water at soil level in the morning so foliage stays drier and spotting is reduced. Prolonged drought decreases flower number and size, while saturated soil encourages root and crown rot. Check beneath mulch before watering and apply water slowly enough to reach the full root zone rather than wetting only the surface.
Soil type
Fertile, moist, freely drained soil supports the most abundant flowering. Daylilies tolerate loam, improved clay, and poorer soils when they do not remain saturated. Incorporate mature compost into compact soil and loosen a broad area so fleshy roots can expand. Avoid depressions where water collects and very dry soil while buds form. Light organic mulch stabilizes moisture without covering the crown. On heavy ground, planting slightly above the surrounding grade improves drainage while keeping roots cool and evenly moist.
Fertilization
Before planting, incorporate a modest amount of mature compost. In spring as shoots emerge, apply balanced slow-release fertilizer according to its label or renew a thin compost layer. A second light feeding after the first flowering may support rebloom where soil is poor. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces abundant leaves at the expense of scapes, and never place concentrated fertilizer directly against the crown or roots. Water after feeding so nutrients enter the root zone without remaining on foliage.
Seasonal care
In spring, remove excess mulch gradually and locate new shoots before working the border. Add mature compost or balanced fertilizer at low strength, then water when the upper few centimetres of soil begin drying. Inspect leaves and buds for slugs, aphids, thrips, and gall midge. During summer, remove faded flowers without cutting neighbouring buds, keep soil moist, and monitor for orange rust streaks, spots, or soft leaves. Cut a scape at its base when no buds remain. A second light feeding after the first wave may support rebloom in poor soil. In autumn, retain green foliage until it yellows, then remove dead leaves and debris to limit disease. Divide a crowded clump in early autumn, leaving several fans and healthy roots on every section. In winter, maintain light mulch without trapping water around the crown. The following spring, verify drainage after snowmelt. Clean tools between clumps when disease is suspected. Never leave cut flowers, pollen, rhizomes, or debris accessible to a cat in any season. Watch container plants during winter thaws and water only when the mix is dry enough to need moisture. During intense heat, check moisture twice weekly and water slowly. After heavy rain, move mulch aside if the crown remains saturated. Dispose of diseased scapes and leaves in a closed container instead of accessible compost. A durable label identifies the plant in spring and reminds gardeners of its danger to cats during maintenance, bouquet cutting, or division.
Growing in containers
Container growing
Container growing
Recommended pot size
pot, 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 in.) minimum diameter
Choose a frost-resistant container at least 35 to 40 cm wide and deep for one rhizome, with several open drainage holes. Fill it with fertile freely drained potting mix enriched with compost. Form a small mound, set the crown approximately 2.5 cm below the surface, spread the roots, and water deeply. Position the pot in at least six hours of sun; light late shade is suitable in hot regions. Keep the mix evenly moist without leaving water in a saucer. Apply thin mulch, feed with balanced fertilizer in spring, and remove faded flowers. Retain green foliage until it yellows. After frost, move the container to a protected outdoor position away from extreme freeze-thaw cycles without warming it indoors. Check moisture during thaws and keep holes open. In spring, renew the upper layer and resume watering at emergence. Repot or divide when the crown fills the pot. Keep the container, flowers, pollen, and drainage water away from cats. Leave enough space around the pot for air circulation and pest inspection, and turn it periodically for even growth without reducing sun exposure. Check weekly that roots do not block drainage holes and that container sides do not overheat in strong midday sun.
Growth and flowering
Size, flowering & harvest
Mature height
30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in.)
Width / spread
10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 in.)
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous foliage that becomes dormant after flowering
Growth rate
Moderate
Growth habit
Arching clump with upright flower scapes
Fragrance
Subtle fragrance
Bloom period
Flowering occurs in midsummer, with rebloom possible. Single flowers measure approximately 12.7 cm and carry strongly ruffled peach-pink petals, a deeper pink eye, and a double pink edge. Every scape may hold 20 to 25 buds on three-way branching, so new blooms regularly replace faded ones. Remove each spent flower without cutting neighbouring buds and maintain even moisture. Light feeding after the first wave may support rebloom in poor soil. Every flower lasts about one day, but the high bud count extends the display for several weeks.
Garden companions
Garden associations
Companion plants & uses
Companion plants
Combine ‘Dressed in Ruffles’ with lavender-blue catmint, silver lamb’s ears, creamy coneflowers, pale-yellow yarrow, salvias, and golden grasses. These plants prefer sun and drained soil, while their colours emphasize peach-pink flowers. Keep 60 cm around the crown and avoid very vigorous companions that deprive roots of moisture. Arrange heights so scapes remain visible and preserve access for removing faded flowers, checking pests, and watering at soil level. No companion automatically protects the daylily from diseases or insects. In gardens visited by cats, replace the daylily with a verified non-toxic plant rather than depending on neighbouring plants as a barrier.
Garden use
Place ‘Dressed in Ruffles’ in the middle of a border receiving at least six hours of sun, before deep-green or silver foliage that emphasizes its peach-pink flowers. Set lavender-blue catmint and silver lamb’s ears toward the front, then add several creamy coneflowers behind the clump. Keep centres 60 cm apart so every plant can produce new fans and air can circulate. Water at soil level while buds form and use thin mulch. Repeat two or three clumps at regular intervals for romantic rhythm without crowding them. After the first wave, remove faded flowers, keep soil moist, and feed lightly if soil is poor to support rebloom. Leave foliage in place while it remains green because it replenishes the crown for the following season. Divide an overcrowded clump in spring or after flowering, then replant divisions immediately. In a container, use a 35 to 40 cm pot positioned in sun. Avoid tall plants that shade the scapes and depressions where water stands. In a garden visited by a cat, choose a non-toxic alternative instead; pollen, petals, and vase water from this daylily can be fatal. Keep labels visible so every cut stem remains correctly identified.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How should a Dressed in Ruffles daylily rhizome be planted?
Plant the rhizome in spring when soil is workable. Choose a position receiving at least six hours of sun in fertile, moist, freely drained soil. Form a small mound, set the crown approximately 2.5 cm below the surface, then spread roots without bending them. Allow 60 cm from neighbouring plants. Backfill, firm lightly, and water deeply. Apply thin mulch without covering the crown. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and bud formation without standing water. Wait for active growth before adding balanced fertilizer at low strength. Mark the position and prevent every cat from accessing the rhizome, shoots, or surrounding soil. Briefly soak dry roots before planting, but do not leave the crown submerged for an extended period.
How many flowers does Dressed in Ruffles daylily produce?
Every flower generally lasts approximately one day, but a well-established scape may carry 20 to 25 buds distributed across three-way branching. Buds open successively for several weeks in midsummer, so the clump does not flower for only one day. This cultivar is also reblooming and may produce another flush when the plant receives sufficient sun, water, and nutrients. Remove faded flowers without cutting neighbouring buds, keep soil moist during dry periods, and feed lightly after the first wave if soil is poor. A young division may produce fewer scapes during its first establishment season. Registered bud count describes a mature plant’s potential rather than a guaranteed total in every climate or year.
Will Dressed in Ruffles daylily flower in partial shade?
‘Dressed in Ruffles’ can grow in partial shade, but flowering is generally more abundant with at least six hours of direct sun. Light late-afternoon shade can be useful in very hot regions because it reduces fading and scorching on dark petals. Avoid dense shade beneath evergreens or against a north wall, where fewer scapes develop. Observe the position through an entire day before planting. If the clump produces many leaves but few flowers, first check light, then excess nitrogen, insufficient spring water, and an overcrowded crown. Move or divide the plant during dormancy rather than in full bloom. Do not increase fertilizer automatically because lush foliage without scapes can result from too much nitrogen.
Is Dressed in Ruffles daylily edible and safe?
Hemerocallis flowers and buds are used as food by some people, but only after certain botanical identification and when the plant was grown without treatments not approved for food crops. Never consume a true lily from the genus Lilium or material from a florist, roadside, or site with undocumented treatment history. Taste a small cooked portion first because digestive or allergic reactions are possible. Animal safety is very different: every Hemerocallis part, together with pollen and vase water, is extremely toxic to cats and may cause fatal kidney failure. Any feline exposure is an immediate veterinary emergency. Dogs are not expected to develop the same kidney injury, but plant material should still remain inaccessible to pets.
When should Dressed in Ruffles daylily be divided?
Divide a mature clump in early spring or early autumn when its centre becomes crowded, flowering declines, or the plant exceeds its intended space. Water the previous day, lift the entire crown with a fork, and separate it into sections carrying several fans and healthy roots. Remove soft or diseased tissue with a clean tool. Replant immediately at the same depth, allowing 60 cm between centres, then water deeply and keep soil moist during recovery. Clean tools between clumps when disease is suspected. Collect every fragment and prevent cats from accessing rhizomes, leaves, or flowers throughout the operation. A recently divided plant may produce fewer scapes during the next flowering period while roots re-establish.
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