Daylily Sammy Russell

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are eye-catching perennials known for their exotic, trumpet-shaped blooms that resemble lilies. The name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek for "beautiful for a day," reflecting the fact that each individual flower lasts for less than 24 hours. However, the plants produce a continuous succession of blooms, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display throughout summer and into autumn.

Hemerocallis Sammy Russell is a bold and dependable daylily that adds vibrant colour to the summer garden. Its eye-catching flowers have orange-red petals with a bright golden-yellow throat, creating a fiery contrast that stands out in borders and beds. Blooming in mid to late summer, each bloom lasts just one day—but new buds appear in succession, ensuring weeks of colour.

This variety forms tidy clumps of arching, grass-like foliage and is particularly well-suited to sunny spots. Hardy, low maintenance, and tolerant of drought once established, ‘Sammy Russell’ is ideal for gardeners looking for strong colour with minimal effort. It’s also attractive to pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

Site: Sheltered, borders, beds, mass planting
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Mid to late summer (flowering)
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 60–70 cm (24–28 in) Spread: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)