Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella'

Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella': Crimson Charm in Bloom

A rich and radiant variation on a classic favourite, Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella' delivers a season-long display of velvety ruby-red flowers that glow against lush green foliage. Compact, free-flowering, and dependable, this reblooming daylily offers the same tireless performance as Stella de Oro, but with a deeper, more dramatic hue that catches the summer light.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 35–45 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm
• Flower Colour: Ruby-red with a golden-yellow throat
• Flowering Period: Early summer to fall (reblooming)
• Foliage: Narrow, arching green leaves
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to fertile soil; adaptable to clay and drought once established

Uses and Benefits: Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella' shines in perennial borders, low hedging, and container displays, where its compact stature and long flowering period add reliable colour and form. Loved by pollinators and tolerant of urban conditions, it’s an excellent choice for public spaces, small gardens, and cottage-style plantings. This variety’s deep ruby hue brings visual depth to warm colour schemes and makes it a standout in both formal and relaxed landscapes.

Companion Plants: Plant Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella' alongside the soft, silvery foliage of Stachys 'Silver Carpet' to highlight its deep flower tones. Tuck in the vibrant groundcover of Ajuga 'Burgundy Glow' for foliage contrast and spring bloom. Add a graceful textural layer with Carex 'Bowles Golden', whose arching golden blades echo the daylily’s throat and soften the planting.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for best flowering; tolerates part shade but with reduced bloom. Prefers moist, well-drained soils, though it adapts well to drier conditions once established. Deadhead to maintain appearance and encourage repeat bloom. Divide every 3–4 years in early spring or after flowering to rejuvenate clumps and promote strong performance.

History: Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella' is a sport of the beloved Stella de Oro, bred to offer the same compact habit and reblooming vigour, but with saturated ruby-red tones. It carries forward the reliability of its parent with a bold twist on colour.

Final Thoughts: With its jewel-toned blooms and carefree spirit, Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella' is a garden treasure that brightens borders from summer to frost. For those seeking colour, charm, and consistency, it’s an easy choice with lasting appeal.