Overview

Introduce a splash of dramatic color and continuous bloom to your garden with the Chicago Apache Daylily bare root. This exceptional variety of Daylily, scientifically known as Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Apache’, is celebrated for its striking scarlet red flowers with a rich, velvety texture. As a robust and reliable reblooming daylily, it offers an extended period of beauty from mid-season through rebloom, typically gracing your garden with its vibrant presence from June to July. Originating from the hardy Hemerocallis genus, this particular hybrid is known for its vigor and adaptability, making it a favorite among gardeners seeking both visual appeal and ease of care. The Chicago Apache Daylily is a perfect choice for mass plantings, borders, or as a focal point in perennial beds, promising a spectacular display year after year.

The ‘Chicago Apache’ cultivar stands out with its impressive 5-inch diameter blooms that demand attention. Its rich red hues are truly captivating, providing a bold contrast against green foliage. This plant is shipped as a bare root, which allows for easier establishment and ensures a healthy start in your garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just beginning, the resilience and beauty of this scarlet daylily will undoubtedly enhance your outdoor space.

Key Benefits

The Chicago Apache Daylily bare root offers numerous advantages for any garden, combining aesthetic appeal with practical benefits.

• Vibrant Scarlet Red Blooms: Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of 5-inch, velvety scarlet red flowers that create a stunning visual impact in any garden setting. The intense color provides excellent contrast and draws the eye.
• Reliable Rebloomer: This reblooming daylily extends its flowering period, providing continuous color from mid-season (June-July) and often offering subsequent flushes of blooms later in the season, maximizing its display time.
• Exceptional Hardiness: Thriving in USDA Zones 2 to 8, the Chicago Apache Daylily is incredibly resilient and adaptable to a wide range of climates, making it a dependable choice for many gardeners across the United States.
• Low Maintenance & Easy Care: Daylilies are renowned for their fuss-free nature. Once established, this variety requires minimal attention, making it perfect for busy gardeners or those new to planting.
• Drought Tolerant: While it appreciates consistent moisture, the Chicago Apache Daylily exhibits good drought tolerance once mature, making it suitable for water-wise landscapes.
• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant flowers can attract beneficial pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Versatile Landscape Use: Its upright growth habit and vibrant blooms make it ideal for borders, mass plantings, mixed perennial beds, or as a striking specimen plant.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Chicago Apache Daylily bare root is straightforward, ensuring a magnificent display for years to come. Upon arrival, gently unpack your bare root and prepare it for planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread out the roots and deep enough so the crown (where the roots meet the foliage) is at soil level. Backfill with well-draining soil, ensuring good contact with the roots, and water thoroughly to settle the soil. Proper planting is crucial for the success of your daylily care.

For optimal growth, the Chicago Apache Daylily thrives in full sun, meaning it requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. While it can tolerate partial shade, too little sun may result in fewer blooms. Ensure the soil is well-draining; daylilies do not like to sit in waterlogged conditions. A rich, loamy soil with organic matter is ideal. Water regularly, especially during dry spells and the first growing season after planting, to help establish a strong root system. Once established, daylilies are fairly drought-tolerant but will perform best with consistent moisture. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Division every 3-5 years can help rejuvenate older clumps and improve flowering.

Size & Details

The Chicago Apache Daylily bare root is shipped as a 1-2 fan division, ready for planting and establishment in your garden. Once mature, this vigorous perennial typically grows to an impressive height of approximately 27 inches (68 cm), creating a substantial presence in the landscape. Each individual bloom measures about 5 inches (12.7 cm) across, showcasing its brilliant scarlet red color and velvety texture. This daylily is known for its mid-season bloom period, generally flowering from June to July, with the added benefit of being a reliable rebloomer, providing subsequent flushes of flowers throughout the growing season. It is cold hardy and well-suited for USDA Zones 2 to 8, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of climates. When planting, allow for adequate spacing, as it will form a healthy clump over time. The bare root format allows for a strong start, allowing the plant to quickly acclimate to its new environment and begin its journey towards full maturity and abundant flowering.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Chicago Apache Daylily bare root typically grows to a mature height of about 27 inches, with individual blooms reaching 5 inches in diameter.
• Q: What condition will the bare root arrive in? A: The plant will arrive as a healthy 1-2 fan bare root division, carefully prepared for planting in your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is an outdoor perennial plant, ideal for garden beds, borders, and landscapes. It is not suitable for indoor cultivation.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The Chicago Apache Daylily thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for the best flowering performance.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, daylilies are known for being very low-maintenance and easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Its robust nature makes daylily care simple.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this daylily? A: The best time to plant bare root daylilies is in spring or early fall, allowing the plant sufficient time to establish its root system before extreme weather.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Yes, the Chicago Apache Daylily is very cold hardy and will thrive in USDA Zones 2 through 8, making it suitable for many regions.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: While bloom times can vary, you can typically expect your reblooming daylily to start flowering in its first or second growing season, usually by mid-summer.
• Q: What kind of soil does it prefer? A: It prefers well-draining, loamy soil. Amending heavy clay soils with organic matter will improve drainage.
• Q: Can I use this for mass planting? A: Absolutely! Its vibrant color and reblooming nature make it an excellent choice for creating a stunning mass planting effect in your garden.