Belamcanda 'Hello Yellow'

Belamcanda chinensis 'Hello Yellow': Sunshine Blooms and Blackberry Seeds

Cheerful and sun-soaked, Belamcanda 'Hello Yellow' brings a bright splash of golden yellow to the summer garden. Its six-petalled, star-shaped flowers bloom in succession through midsummer, each one short-lived but quickly replaced by another. Slender, upright green foliage gives the plant a grassy look, while glossy black seed clusters—known as “blackberry lilies”—form after flowering for striking fall interest. Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and full of charm, this easy-care perennial offers colour and texture from summer into autumn.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm, with an upright, fan-shaped form
• Flower Colour: Clear golden yellow
• Flowering Period: Mid to late summer
• Foliage: Narrow, bright green, upright and iris-like
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Average, well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established

Uses and Benefits: Belamcanda 'Hello Yellow' adds a sunny presence to perennial borders, xeriscapes, and pollinator gardens. Its continuous blooms attract bees and butterflies, while the decorative seed heads add structure and late-season interest. Ideal for hot, dry conditions, it’s a resilient choice for modern, low-maintenance landscapes. Deer-resistant and compact, it also fits well in containers or smaller garden spaces.

Companion Plants: Create a soft, glowing palette by pairing with the pale yellow daisies of Coreopsis 'Moonbeam', the lemon-hued blooms of Echinacea 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow Improved', and the burgundy-tinted blades of Panicum 'Shenandoah' for a warm, textural planting with long-season interest.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water during prolonged dry spells, but avoid overwatering once established. Deadhead to extend the bloom period or allow seed pods to mature for ornamental effect. Divide every few years in early spring if clumps become crowded.

History: A golden-flowered cultivar of the traditional blackberry lily (Belamcanda chinensis), 'Hello Yellow' was developed for its bright colour, prolific flowering, and consistent garden performance. Though now technically reclassified as Iris domestica, it remains widely known and loved under its former name.

Final Thoughts: Radiant and easygoing, Belamcanda 'Hello Yellow' brings a burst of sunshine and late-season character to sunny gardens—welcoming pollinators by day and leaving gleaming seed treasures behind.