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Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' (Strawberry Candy daylily) care

Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy'

Also called Strawberry Candy daylily.

RHS H6USDA 3-9Toxic to petsIndoor 55-65 cm tall in bloom

Watering rhythm

7-10days

Every 7-10 days during the growing season, or when the top 5 cm of soil is dry

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Light

Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)

Soil

Fertile, well-draining loam or amended garden soil

Humidity

40-70%

Temp

5-35°C

Pet safety

Toxic to pets

Mature size

55-65 cm tall in bloom

Care at a glance

Light

Aim for at least 4-6 hours of direct sun on the leaves. Full sun (6+ hours daily) is essential for the prolific rebloom that makes this cultivar exceptional. In zones 8-9, afternoon shade can prevent flower scorch without significantly reducing bloom count. If your only bright window faces south, that's perfect for daylily 'strawberry candy' — same window any aroid would fry on.

Watering

Watering daylily 'strawberry candy': every 7-10 days during the growing season, or when the top 5 cm of soil is dry. The number that matters isn't the day of the week — it's how dry the top 2-3 cm of the pot feels. A finger in the soil tells you more than a watering app. After every watering, tip the saucer. Regular, deep watering during the extended blooming season supports continuous flower production. Mulching the root zone helps retain moisture and keeps the crown cool in hot weather.

Soil and pot

Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' grows best in fertile, well-draining loam or amended garden soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0) enriched with organic matter. Avoid compacted or waterlogged soils. A 5-8 cm mulch layer in summer benefits growth and rebloom. 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 'Strawberry Candy' sits happiest at around 40-70% humidity and 5-35°C (40-95°F). Adapts readily to a range of outdoor humidity conditions. Adequate spacing ensures airflow, which reduces fungal issues during the prolonged blooming period. If you keep the room above 5 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 'strawberry candy' sparingly. Feed with a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring and again lightly in midsummer to support the extended rebloom cycle. A potassium-rich feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) at bud set enhances flower colour and repeat performance. 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 'strawberry candy' in the Growli community. Each is annotated with the most common cause so you know where to start.

  • Daylily rust — Orange spore pustules on leaves; remove infected foliage immediately and apply a copper or systemic fungicide to slow spread.
  • Aphids — Common on flower buds; treat with insecticidal soap spray or encourage aphid predators such as ladybirds and lacewings.
  • Thrips — Silvery petal streaking, especially during dry spells; apply spinosad or neem oil in the early morning for best results.
  • Botrytis on spent blooms — Deadhead regularly and avoid wetting the foliage to reduce grey mould incidence during humid summers.
  • Crown rot — Caused by poor drainage or planting too deep; ensure crowns are only 2-3 cm below the soil surface and improve drainage if necessary.

Companion plants

Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' pairs well with Agastache 'Blue Fortune', Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna', Coreopsis 'Moonbeam', and Gaillardia aristata. 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 every 3-4 years in spring or after flowering to maintain vigorous rebloom. Replant fans with the growing point just below the soil surface. Seed propagation does not preserve cultivar traits. 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 'Strawberry Candy' is toxic to pets. Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; all parts — petals, leaves, pollen, and water in the vase — can cause acute kidney failure and are potentially fatal to cats. Also mildly toxic to dogs. All cats must be kept away from this and all daylily cultivars. 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 'Strawberry Candy' care — frequently asked questions

What is the common name for Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy'?

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

How much light does daylily 'strawberry candy' need?

Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' grows best in direct sun (at least 4-6 hours). Full sun (6+ hours daily) is essential for the prolific rebloom that makes this cultivar exceptional. In zones 8-9, afternoon shade can prevent flower scorch without significantly reducing bloom count.

How often should I water daylily 'strawberry candy'?

Water daylily 'strawberry candy' every 7-10 days during the growing season, or when the top 5 cm of soil is dry. Regular, deep watering during the extended blooming season supports continuous flower production. Mulching the root zone helps retain moisture and keeps the crown cool in hot weather. 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 'strawberry candy' toxic to cats and dogs?

Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' is toxic to pets. Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; all parts — petals, leaves, pollen, and water in the vase — can cause acute kidney failure and are potentially fatal to cats. Also mildly toxic to dogs. All cats must be kept away from this and all daylily cultivars.

What USDA hardiness zone does daylily 'strawberry candy' grow in?

Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' is rated for USDA zone 3-9 and RHS hardiness H6. Outside that range, grow it as a container plant that overwinters indoors before the first hard frost.

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