{"product_id":"hemerocallis-mauna-loa","title":"Hemerocallis 'Mauna Loa'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHemerocallis 'Mauna Loa'\u003c\/em\u003e: Lava-Hot Amber and Copper Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber-gold to coppery orange petals traced with a fine red edge, like they were outlined with a hot wire. This daylily runs warm and doesn't apologize for it. TURN THE HEAT UP. IT LIKES IT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHemerocallis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mauna Loa'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daylily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55–60 cm (22–24 in) in flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm (18–24 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber-gold to coppery orange with a fine deep red wire edge and a light green throat, about 13 cm (5 in) across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to midsummer (July to August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching, grass-like green leaves; dies back in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it in the middle of a sunny border with other hot colours, or use it to warm up a bed of cool blues and purples. It also works massed along a fence or property line. It tolerates clay and black walnut, so it's a solid choice for tricky yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange 'Mauna Loa' looks warm beside \u003cem\u003ePhlomis tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e, whose lavender flowers are stacked on 90 to 150 cm stems. \u003cem\u003eCalamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud'\u003c\/em\u003e adds blue flowers at the front from June to September. \u003cem\u003eChelone 'Black Ace'\u003c\/em\u003e rises behind with white flowers from August to October. These are all fine in full sun or part sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to part sun in average, well-drained soil. Orange and copper daylilies often hold their colour better with a little afternoon shade in the hottest spots. Water regularly the first season, then during long dry spells. Remove spent flowers to keep the plant tidy, and cut finished stems to the base. Clear the old leaves in late fall or early spring. Divide every four or five years in spring or early fall. Deer like to browse daylily buds, so protect plants if deer visit your yard. Daylilies are toxic to cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Mauna Loa' was registered with the American Hemerocallis Society (now the American Daylily Society) in 1976 as a tetraploid, early-midseason daylily. It's named for Mauna Loa, the massive active volcano on the island of Hawai'i, which suits the lava-coloured blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in full sun beside something dark purple and let the colours fight it out. Easy care, drought tolerant once settled. HOT STUFF, LOW EFFORT.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perennials","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot \/ Orange \/ 3","offer_id":67822594326806,"sku":"HEMEMAL01","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Hemerocallis_MaunaLoa.png?v=1793706573","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/hemerocallis-mauna-loa","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}