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Hemerocallis 'Royal Occasion'

 
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Family: Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss) (Info)
Cultivar: Royal Occasion
Hybridized by Apps; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1990

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4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)
Reblooming (Re)

Flower Size:
Small (3" to 4.5" diameter)

Blooming Habit:
Diurnal (diu.)
Extended (ext.)

Flower Type:
Single

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Dark Purple/Black

Color Patterns:
Eyezone

Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance

Foliage Habit:
Semi-evergreen (sev.)

Ploidy:
Diploid

Awards (if applicable):
Honorable Mention

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No positives
1 neutral
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative Mainer On Jan 25, 2009, Mainer from Durham, ME (Zone 3a) wrote:

Hardy enough in my zone but it blotches and melts in the sun. Gave it away to someone who wanted to try it. I prefer Vintage Bordeux or Strutters Ball for a purple day lily so far. They do not blotch and melt point seems to be much higher temps than Royal Occasion.

Neutral mystic On Jan 29, 2003, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

4" blooms, 26" scapes, Black purple with black eyezone and green throat.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Auburn, New Hampshire
New Chapel Hill, Texas
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Lake Lac La Belle, Wisconsin



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