Hemerocallis 'Passionate Returns'

Hemerocallis 'Passionate Returns': Romance in Bloom, All Season Long
Softly ruffled and richly coloured, Hemerocallis 'Passionate Returns' brings a romantic sweep of deep rose-pink blooms to the garden—again and again. A star in the Returns series, this compact, floriferous daylily offers nearly continuous flowering from early summer into fall. Each blossom opens wide to reveal a bright yellow-green throat that glows against the rosy backdrop, making this rebloomer a vibrant, easy-care accent for beds, borders, and containers.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 40–50 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm, forming a compact, arching clump
• Flower Colour: Deep rose-pink with a chartreuse throat; broad, lightly ruffled petals
• Flowering Period: Early summer to fall; continuous rebloom
• Foliage: Green, grass-like leaves; deciduous
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, loam, and sandy soils

Uses and Benefits: Passionate Returns is ideal for gardeners who want vibrant, extended bloom in a low-maintenance package. Its compact size makes it perfect for the front of borders, patio containers, and mass planting along walkways. This dependable rebloomer is also deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and beloved by pollinators—bringing lasting colour and life to the garden from first bloom to frost.

Companion Plants: Pair with Veronica 'Magic Show Pink Potions', whose pastel-pink spires play gently off the daylily’s deeper rose tones. Add Heuchera 'Berry Timeless' for soft, silver-veined foliage and continuous pink flower sprays that echo the romantic hues. Finish with Sedum 'Lime Zinger', whose chartreuse-edged foliage picks up the daylily’s throat colour while offering late-season texture and colour contrast.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for optimal bloom and colour intensity; part shade is tolerated in warmer regions. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Deadhead to maintain appearance and encourage continuous rebloom. Cut back foliage in fall, and divide every 3–4 years to sustain healthy growth.

History: Developed by renowned hybridizer Darrel Apps, Hemerocallis 'Passionate Returns' is a standout in the Returns series, which is known for compact, colourful, and continuous reblooming daylilies. Bred specifically for long-season interest and consistent performance, it has become a landscape favourite.

Final Thoughts: Vibrant, romantic, and endlessly blooming, Hemerocallis 'Passionate Returns' lives up to its name—bringing waves of rich pink colour and effortless beauty to the garden from summer’s start to its final days. A must-have for gardeners who want colour that doesn’t quit and charm that never fades.