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Bright Note Daylily: Small Sunny Yellow Blooms All Summer Long
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Bright Note daylily is a free-flowering rebloomer with small, neatly rounded flowers in clear, sunny yellow, about two and a half to three inches across, with a green-yellow throat. Each branched stem is loaded with buds, so even though every flower lasts a day, the plant keeps up a long, cheerful show.
Yellow and purple sit opposite each other on the color wheel, which is why a row of Bright Note in front of lavender looks so crisp. It also likes the same sunny, well-drained soil, so the pairing is easy to grow as well as easy to look at.
Bright Note at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Hemerocallis 'Bright Note' |
| Flowers | Sunny yellow, 2.5 to 3 inches across, green-yellow throat |
| Height | Flower stems about 25 inches; foliage about 15 inches |
| Spread | 18 to 24 inches |
| Bloom | Starts late June, peaks mid-July, reblooms through late summer |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 3 to 9 |
| Light | Full sun to light part shade |
| Deer | Susceptible |
Using it with lavender
Many daylilies get big and leafy, but Bright Note keeps a neat size. Its foliage stays around 15 inches, low enough to edge a path or the front of a lavender bed without hiding the lavender behind it. Small flowers also suit the scale of lavender's fine spikes better than giant blooms would.
It starts flowering in late June, right as lavender comes into color, peaks in mid-July and keeps reblooming afterward. That means the yellow carries on after you have cut your lavender for drying, keeping the bed lively into late summer. Leave a foot or so between the daylily clumps and the lavender so the arching leaves do not lie over the lavender mounds. Try it out in the Companion Plant Planner.
Keeping the flowers coming
- Daily tidy: snap off yesterday's flowers. It takes a minute with your morning coffee and keeps the plant looking fresh.
- Finished stems: pull or cut stems once all their buds have opened, so the plant puts its energy into new ones.
- Sun: at least six hours for the best bloom.
- Soil: average and well drained. Once established it handles heat, clay and dry spells.
- Dividing: split crowded clumps every few years to keep the flower count high.
Winter and problems
Bright Note is a dormant type, dying back completely in fall, and it is fully hardy in Michigan. Clean up the foliage after a hard frost and avoid soggy winter soil, which can cause crown rot. Leaf streak and leaf spot can show up in wet seasons, but daylilies are generally trouble-free. Deer do like them, so plan on protection in deer country.
Ordering format
Bright Note is offered as a bare root plant. Plant with the crown about an inch below the soil surface and water well. See the product page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
How many flowers does one stem carry?
The branched stems are heavily budded and can carry a couple dozen flowers over the season, which is why the display lasts so long.
Is it good for mass planting?
Yes. Its neat size and dependable yellow make it a strong choice for mass plantings and slopes.
Are the flowers fragrant?
No notable fragrance. It is all about color.
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