Barbara Mitchell Daylily

Barbara Mitchell Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Barbara Mitchell')

Barbara Mitchell Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Barbara Mitchell') is an elegant, award-winning perennial known for its soft, shell pink blooms and graceful form. This variety is celebrated for its large flowers, reliable performance, and ability to bring delicate beauty to sunny gardens throughout mid-summer.

Distinctive Features

Barbara Mitchell produces large, 6-inch, pastel pink flowers with ruffled edges and a pale yellow-green throat. The blooms have a luminous quality that adds an understated elegance to garden borders. This variety is known for its strong growth habit and consistent flowering.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
• Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, adaptable to various climates.

Ideal Uses

• Perennial Borders: Adds soft, romantic color.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a serene and graceful floral display.
• Containers: Ideal for patios and garden accents.
• Cut Flower Gardens: Large blooms enhance floral arrangements.

Low Maintenance Care

Barbara Mitchell Daylily is a low-maintenance, reliable perennial requiring minimal care.

• Watering: Prefers regular watering but is drought-tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers to promote continuous blooming.
• Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring for vigorous growth.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to common garden pests.

Why Choose Barbara Mitchell?

This refined daylily provides soft, pastel beauty with minimal care.

• Large Shell Pink Blooms: Adds elegance to any garden.
• Strong Growth Habit: Reliable performance year after year.
• Low Maintenance: Requires little attention once established.
• Drought-Tolerant: Perfect for low-water landscapes.

For a soft, romantic touch in the garden, Barbara Mitchell Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Barbara Mitchell') is an outstanding choice.