Hemerocallis 'Apricot Sparkles'

Hemerocallis 'Apricot Sparkles': A Shimmering Jewel for Sunny Borders
Glowing with soft peachy tones and kissed with a gentle sheen, Hemerocallis 'Apricot Sparkles' brings a fresh, luminous quality to the garden. Its petite, apricot-hued blooms open reliably from early summer and often continue well into fall, especially in warmer regions. Compact in stature but generous in bloom, this reblooming daylily adds a cheerful brightness to mixed beds, borders, and containers—sparkling with every sunrise.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 30–40 cm
• Spread: 30–40 cm, forming a compact, clump-forming mound
• Flower Colour: Soft apricot with a subtle golden sheen and ruffled petal edges
• Flowering Period: Early summer with strong rebloom through late summer
• Foliage: Narrow, arching green leaves; deciduous
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to light shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy conditions

Uses and Benefits: Apricot Sparkles is perfect for edging sunny walkways, tucking into containers, or massing in smaller garden spaces. Its refined size and continuous blooming make it an ideal candidate for low-maintenance perennial borders where colour continuity is key. Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and extremely easy to grow, this cultivar is especially valuable in cottage gardens, urban spaces, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Companion Plants: Pair Apricot Sparkles with Coreopsis 'Moonbeam', whose fine foliage and pale yellow blooms echo the daylily’s warmth while softening the composition. Add Sedum 'Fulda Glow', whose reddish foliage and rosy flower heads provide contrast and low-growing texture. Finish with Lavandula 'Ellagance Snow', whose upright form and silvery foliage add structure and fragrance while enhancing the pastel palette.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods in the first year; once established, it requires little maintenance. Remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering and cut back foliage in late fall. Divide every 3–4 years to maintain compact form and flower production.

History: Introduced by daylily breeder Pat Stamile in the early 2000s, Hemerocallis 'Apricot Sparkles' quickly gained popularity for its compact size, prolific rebloom, and sparkling flower finish. It remains a top choice for gardeners seeking small-space solutions with season-long colour.

Final Thoughts: Charming and endlessly useful, Hemerocallis 'Apricot Sparkles' lives up to its name with a steady show of glowing, peachy blooms that bring light and life to any sunny space. Whether you plant it en masse or dot it through the border, it’s a perennial that quietly dazzles—one shimmering bloom at a time.