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Daylily 'Pardon Me' (Pardon Me Daylily) care

Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

Also called Pardon Me Daylily, Red Miniature Daylily.

RHS H7USDA 3-9Toxic to petsIndoor 40-50 cm tall

Watering rhythm

7-10days

When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days

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Light

Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)

Soil

Well-draining, humus-rich loam

Humidity

40-70%

Temp

-30-38°C

Pet safety

Toxic to pets

Mature size

40-50 cm tall

Care at a glance

Light

Most houseplants will scorch where daylily 'pardon me' thrives. Give it the windowsill you'd otherwise leave empty because everything else burned there. Full sun (at least 6 hours) is required for maximum flower count and rebloom. Partial shade (4-5 hours direct sun) is tolerated but reblooming performance decreases. Avoid deep shade. A plant moved abruptly from low light to direct sun bleaches in 48 hours — always acclimatise over a week.

Watering

Aim for when the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days for daylily 'pardon me', but treat that as a starting point rather than a rule. A south-facing summer windowsill will dry the pot twice as fast as a north-facing winter room. Lift the pot; if it feels noticeably lighter than it did wet, water it. Established plants are drought-tolerant but flower best with consistent moisture through summer. Deep watering at the base avoids foliar disease. In hot climates, water every 5-7 days during peak bloom.

Soil and pot

Daylily 'Pardon Me' grows best in well-draining, humus-rich loam. Average to fertile garden soil suits this cultivar well. pH 6.0-7.0 is ideal. Improve heavy soils with grit and organic matter. Mulch around plants (not on crown) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. A pot with a working drainage hole is non-negotiable for this species — even free-draining mix will turn soggy in a closed planter. If you love the look of a decorative pot without a hole, use it as a cachepot around an inner nursery pot you can lift out to water.

Humidity and temperature

Daylily 'Pardon Me' sits happiest at around 40-70% humidity and -30-38°C (-22-100°F). Hardy across a wide range of humidity. Good air circulation reduces rust incidence. Compact habit means better airflow than larger cultivars. If you keep the room above year-round and avoid placing the plant near a cold draught, a hot radiator, or an air-conditioning vent, you have already handled the two biggest indoor stressors.

Fertilising

Feed daylily 'pardon me' sparingly. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as foliage emerges. A secondary dose of balanced or bloom formula after the first flush extends reblooming. Avoid excess nitrogen which produces lush foliage but few flowers. Skip fertiliser entirely on a stressed, recently-repotted, or actively wilting plant — fertiliser salts make damage worse, not better. Wait for a round of healthy new growth before resuming a feeding rhythm.

Common problems

Below are the issues we see most often on daylily 'pardon me' in the Growli community. Each is annotated with the most common cause so you know where to start.

  • Poor rebloom in shade — This cultivar needs direct sun to rebloom reliably. Relocate to a spot receiving at least 6 hours of full sun.
  • Daylily rust — Orange-yellow spore masses on foliage. Remove affected leaves and treat with a triazole fungicide; improve spacing.
  • Aphids — Cluster on new growth and scapes; dislodge with water jets or treat with insecticidal soap.
  • Spider mites in hot dry conditions — Look for stippled leaves and fine webbing. Increase watering, improve airflow, and apply miticide if severe.
  • Overcrowded clumps — Divide every 4-5 years to maintain vigorous blooming. Outer fan divisions are most productive.

Companion plants

Daylily 'Pardon Me' pairs well with Coreopsis grandiflora, Salvia x sylvestris, Liatris spicata, and Achillea millefolium. These are species with similar light and water needs, so you can group them in the same room or on the same shelf and water as a batch.

Propagation

Divide clumps in late summer or early spring, separating vigorous outer fans with healthy roots. Replant at original depth 40 cm apart. Proliferations (stem plantlets) can be rooted in moist perlite and potted on. Propagation is the cheapest, most satisfying way to expand a collection — and it doubles as insurance against losing a mature plant to an accident. Take a backup cutting once the parent is established and healthy.

Toxicity to pets

Daylily 'Pardon Me' is toxic to pets. Hemerocallis cultivars including 'Pardon Me' are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part — petals, leaves, or pollen — can cause severe acute kidney failure in cats. Keep this plant entirely out of reach of cats. If you keep cats, dogs, or curious children in the house, weigh placement carefully — a high shelf or a hanging planter is enough for casual safety. For severe ingestion incidents, call your local vet and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (in the US, 888-426-4435).

Pet-safety status is sourced from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List, which catalogues the most-asked-about plants for cats, dogs, and horses.

Daylily 'Pardon Me' care — frequently asked questions

What is the common name for Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'?

Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me' is most commonly called Daylily 'Pardon Me', but it is also known as Pardon Me Daylily, Red Miniature Daylily. The names refer to the same species, so care instructions for Daylily 'Pardon Me' apply identically to anything sold as Pardon Me Daylily.

How much light does daylily 'pardon me' need?

Daylily 'Pardon Me' grows best in direct sun (at least 4-6 hours). Full sun (at least 6 hours) is required for maximum flower count and rebloom. Partial shade (4-5 hours direct sun) is tolerated but reblooming performance decreases. Avoid deep shade.

How often should I water daylily 'pardon me'?

Water daylily 'pardon me' when the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days. Established plants are drought-tolerant but flower best with consistent moisture through summer. Deep watering at the base avoids foliar disease. In hot climates, water every 5-7 days during peak bloom. The finger-test (or lifting the pot to feel its weight) beats a fixed weekly calendar because pot size, light, and season all change how fast the soil dries.

Is daylily 'pardon me' toxic to cats and dogs?

Daylily 'Pardon Me' is toxic to pets. Hemerocallis cultivars including 'Pardon Me' are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part — petals, leaves, or pollen — can cause severe acute kidney failure in cats. Keep this plant entirely out of reach of cats.

What USDA hardiness zone does daylily 'pardon me' grow in?

Daylily 'Pardon Me' is rated for USDA zone 3-9 and RHS hardiness H7. Outside that range, grow it as a container plant that overwinters indoors before the first hard frost.

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