Hemerocallis 'Hungry Eyes'

Hemerocallis 'Hungry Eyes': Sultry Colour with a Sweet Summer Stare
Striking and smouldering, Hemerocallis 'Hungry Eyes' draws the eye with its rich coral-rose petals, dramatically contrasted by a dark plum-purple eyezone and a glowing yellow-green throat. Each bloom is wide and slightly ruffled, offering a velvety texture that glows in the warmth of midsummer light. A mid-size daylily with bold colouring and strong reblooming power, Hungry Eyes is a captivating presence in any sunny garden design—bold without being brash.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 50–60 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm, forming a dense, upright clump
• Flower Colour: Coral-rose with a deep purple eye and bright chartreuse throat; broad, lightly ruffled petals
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer, with reliable rebloom
• Foliage: Arching, green, grass-like leaves; semi-evergreen
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types

Uses and Benefits: Hungry Eyes adds drama and colour depth to borders, pollinator plantings, and container displays. Its intense eyezone and glowing throat create contrast that pairs beautifully with both warm and cool-toned companions. Compact enough for front-of-border use but showy enough to stand out, it thrives in full sun and requires very little care to look spectacular through much of the season.

Companion Plants: Pair with Salvia 'Bumbleberry', whose rich magenta-purple blooms echo the eyezone and attract pollinators throughout summer. Add Coreopsis 'Curry Up' for its golden-yellow daisy flowers that highlight the daylily’s throat and offer a textural contrast. Finish the look with Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice', whose coppery foliage brings harmony to the coral tones and provides lasting colour after the daylily’s blooms fade.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for best colour intensity and bloom production. Water during dry periods in the first year; once established, it is drought-tolerant. Deadhead to extend bloom display and cut back foliage in late fall or early spring. Divide every 3–5 years to refresh clumps and encourage vigorous flowering.

History: A modern tetraploid cultivar bred for strong rebloom and intense colour saturation, Hemerocallis 'Hungry Eyes' is part of a new generation of daylilies that balance garden durability with eye-catching, designer-worthy hues.

Final Thoughts: Rich in contrast and brimming with personality, Hemerocallis 'Hungry Eyes' is perfect for gardeners who crave bold colour with refined form. Whether anchoring a summer border or drawing attention in a mixed bed, it leaves a lasting impression—full of heat, heart, and horticultural allure.