Hemerocallis 'Cool It'

Hemerocallis 'Cool It': A Refreshing Pause in the Summer Palette
Soft and soothing, Hemerocallis 'Cool It' offers a crisp contrast to the heat of summer with its delicate ice-white blooms touched by a subtle green throat. Blooming on compact, tidy clumps, this cultivar brings elegance and a clean, minimalist charm to borders, edging, or small garden spaces. Its serene colouring and refined form make it a natural choice for brightening mixed plantings or creating a cooling moment in vibrant summer schemes.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 40–50 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm, forming a neat, mounding clump
• Flower Colour: Pure white with a soft green throat; lightly ruffled petals
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer, with possible light rebloom
• Foliage: Narrow, arching green leaves; deciduous
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to light shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types including clay, loam, and sand

Uses and Benefits: Cool It is ideal for planting along pathways, in front-of-border locations, or nestled into small-space gardens and containers. Its cool-toned flowers provide relief and visual balance among bolder blooms, making it a lovely accent in both pastel and jewel-toned planting schemes. Like all daylilies, it is easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to deer—an excellent choice for low-maintenance beauty.

Companion Plants: Pair Cool It with Lavandula 'Ellagance Snow', whose white flower spikes and silvery foliage echo the daylily’s freshness while adding fragrance and texture. Add Veronica 'Magic Show White Wands' to reinforce the white theme with vertical interest and pollinator value. Finish with Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls', whose silver-veined foliage adds contrast and keeps the planting grounded with elegant texture.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun to part shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Deadheading is optional but improves appearance. Cut back spent foliage in fall or early spring. Divide every 3–4 years to rejuvenate the plant and promote vigorous blooming.

History: Hemerocallis 'Cool It' was bred for its cool, clean colouring and compact habit—an appealing combination for modern garden designs where space is limited and elegance is key. While not as common as brighter varieties, it has gained popularity among collectors and those designing serene, monochromatic garden palettes.

Final Thoughts: With its crisp white petals and quiet charm, Hemerocallis 'Cool It' brings a breath of fresh air to summer borders. Whether used to soften bolder combinations or as part of a cooling colour scheme, it offers reliable bloom, tidy form, and effortless beauty. A graceful pause in the garden’s summer symphony.