Hemerocallis Daylily Booby Ruby (Pack of 1)

Hemerocallis Daylily Booby Ruby (Pack of 1) Please Note: These bulbs cannot be shipped to Western Australia or Tasmania due to biosecurity restrictions. What You Will Receive This product is supplied as a bare root division, not as a potted or established plant. Bare root divisions are dormant root sections with trimmed foliage. They may appear dry or inactive on arrival, but will develop new roots and foliage once planted into prepared soil and watered in. Allow one to two growing seasons for plants to fully establish and reach their flowering potential. Product Highlights • Pack of 1 bare root division • Fully double, warm ruby-red blooms with green throats • Contrasting white midribs add extra visual impact • Compact growth habit • Evergreen foliage provides year-round garden interest • May rebloom in favourable conditions during the warmer months • Excellent choice for pots, borders and small garden spaces Hemerocallis 'Booby Ruby' is a compact and eye-catching daylily that brings rich jewel tones to the summer garden. This variety produces fully double blooms in a warm, saturated ruby-red. The layered petals create a lush, ruffled appearance that sets double-flowered daylilies apart from their single counterparts. A fresh green throat sits at the centre of each bloom, while contrasting white midribs run along the petals, adding a striking extra dimension to the overall display. Plants form neat, dense clumps of evergreen, strap-like foliage that remains attractive throughout the year, making Booby Ruby a valuable contributor to garden structure even outside the flowering season. The compact stature makes it an excellent choice for container planting, front-of-border positions, edging pathways or tucking into small garden spaces where a burst of bold colour is desired. The main flowering period falls during mid to late summer, and in favourable conditions, additional flowers may appear through to early autumn. Each scape bears multiple buds that open in succession, ensuring weeks of continuous colour. The evergreen foliage habit means this variety retains its leaves through winter in milder Australian climates, though a light layer of mulch is recommended in frost-prone areas to protect the crown. How to Grow Plant daylily bare root divisions in mild weather, usually autumn to early winter in many Australian regions. Choose full sun to part shade. In hot inland, subtropical and arid areas, morning sun with afternoon protection is safer. Plant into fertile, free-draining soil improved with compost or aged organic matter. Avoid waterlogged sites. Set the crown at soil level or just lightly covered, then spread the roots out gently and firm the soil around them. Space plants 40 to 60 cm apart, depending on the variety. Water in well after planting. Keep soil evenly moist while plants establish. Once established, daylilies tolerate short dry spells, but flowering is better with regular deep watering during active growth. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser. Avoid excessive nitrogen if flowering is poor. Remove spent flower stems after flowering. Tidy old foliage as needed. Divide crowded clumps every three to five years, or when flowering declines. Australian Climate Guide Cool and Alpine: Suitable, especially for dormant and semi-evergreen types. Plant in full sun where possible. Protect new divisions from severe frost and avoid cold, waterlogged soil. Temperate: Generally the most reliable climate range for daylilies. Plant in full sun to light afternoon shade with free-draining soil. Subtropical: Can grow well with good drainage, airflow and regular moisture. Morning sun with afternoon shade is recommended in hot areas. Avoid wet, stagnant soil. Tropical and Arid: Treat as trial conditions, not guaranteed performance. In tropical regions, choose the best-drained position available and avoid waterlogging. In arid areas, provide afternoon shade, mulch and regular deep watering during active growth. Toxicity and Warnings Daylilies are highly toxic to cats and can cause serious kidney injury. Keep plants, flowers, pollen, cut stems and vase water away from cats. Seek urgent veterinary advice if a cat may have chewed, licked or swallowed any part of the plant. Daylilies are mainly a serious risk to cats. Dogs are not usually affected in the same way, but eating plant material may still cause stomach upset. Contact a vet if symptoms occur.