The ‘Tiger Blood’ Daylily is a visually striking and robust cultivar, popular for its captivating blooms and ease of care. It enhances garden landscapes with vibrant color.
Distinctive Features of ‘Tiger Blood’ Daylily
Its blooms are typically 5 to 6 inches in diameter, featuring a creamy-yellow base with a prominent dark red or burgundy eye zone. The wavy petal edges are fringed with the same deep red, often displaying a crimped or piecrust-like ruffling.
This daylily reaches a mature height of 24 to 28 inches (61-71 cm) and spreads 18 to 24 inches (46-61 cm) wide. Its foliage is grass-like, long, and linear, remaining green until winter dormancy. ‘Tiger Blood’ is a mid-season bloomer, often reblooming into late summer or early fall. It is hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 9.
Cultivating ‘Tiger Blood’ Daylily
‘Tiger Blood’ Daylilies thrive in full sun to partial shade, needing at least four hours of direct sunlight daily for abundant blooming. They perform best in well-drained soil, tolerating various soil types including acidic, clay, loamy, and sandy. Optimal growth occurs with a pH between 6.3 and 6.8.
Daylilies have average water needs. Newly planted daylilies require consistent moisture, needing water two to three times a week for the first few weeks to establish roots. Once established, they are drought-tolerant, but occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods encourages larger, richer blooms. Avoid overwatering, as soggy soil can lead to root rot.
Fertilization benefits ‘Tiger Blood’ Daylilies. An annual application of a balanced granular fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring after frost is recommended. Incorporating well-aged compost also provides nutrients. Daylilies are robust plants, resistant to most common pests and diseases.
Landscape Integration for ‘Tiger Blood’ Daylily
The ‘Tiger Blood’ Daylily is a versatile choice for garden designs. Its bold blooms make it a standout as a specimen plant, in mass plantings, or in mixed perennial borders.
‘Tiger Blood’ Daylilies also perform well in containers on patios or balconies. When selecting companion plants, consider those with similar light and soil preferences. Good choices include:
Coneflowers (Echinacea)
Ornamental grasses
Salvia
Black-eyed Susans
Hostas can also be effective companions, especially if daylilies receive early sunlight and hostas are in partial shade, offering contrasting foliage.