Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas'

Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas': A Sweet Splash of Sunshine All Season Long
Cheerful, bright, and endlessly blooming, Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas' brings a sunny burst of soft yellow to the garden from early summer well into fall. With its wide, lightly ruffled petals and luminous golden throat, this prolific rebloomer lights up borders, walkways, and containers with joyful colour and carefree charm. Vigorous yet tidy, it’s a modern improvement over the classic Happy Returns, offering larger flowers, better form, and a longer-lasting show.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–55 cm
• Spread: 50–60 cm, forming a full, rounded clump
• Flower Colour: Soft banana-yellow with a golden-yellow throat; broad, lightly ruffled petals
• Flowering Period: Early summer to fall; continuous rebloomer
• Foliage: Arching, strappy green leaves; deciduous
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types including clay, loam, and sand

Uses and Benefits: Going Bananas is a vibrant, low-maintenance solution for gardeners seeking extended bloom in sunny beds, borders, or mass plantings. Its compact size makes it perfect for edging or container use, while its sunny yellow blooms blend beautifully into pollinator gardens and mixed perennial schemes. It’s deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and beloved by bees and butterflies.

Companion Plants: Pair with Salvia 'Caradonna', whose upright, deep indigo spires provide a striking contrast to the daylily’s yellow tones. Add Coreopsis 'Sunkiss' for a complementary colour echo and continuous bloom. Finish with Sedum 'Lime Zinger', whose succulent foliage and late-season pink flowers add unique texture and maintain visual interest into fall.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for best bloom production; light afternoon shade is tolerated in hotter climates. Water regularly during the first growing season; once established, it requires minimal care. Deadhead to keep the plant looking tidy. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring, and divide clumps every 3–4 years to refresh growth and promote flowering.

History: Developed as a modern, high-performance alternative to Happy Returns, Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas' quickly became a fan favourite for its nonstop bloom, larger flowers, and improved vigour. It is part of a new generation of daylilies bred for extended colour in compact, landscape-friendly forms.

Final Thoughts: Radiant and easygoing, Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas' delivers long-lasting sunshine in flower form. With its generous bloom time and delightful colour, it’s the kind of perennial that brings smiles all season—no stress, no fuss, just beautiful, buttery yellow day after day. A true garden pick-me-up.