Wayside Gardens Hemerocallis Prelude to Love
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting summer color.
These velvety black-red blooms bring a moody, sophisticated drama to the garden that most daylilies lack. While you trade the typical bright, sunny palette for this darker aesthetic, you gain a resilient, reblooming perennial that handles pests and neglect with ease.
$16.95
Who it's for
- Landscapers seeking high-impact, dramatic focal points
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, resilient perennials
- Flower lovers desiring continuous color throughout the summer
Who should skip it
- Beginners who prefer plants requiring zero pest monitoring
- Low-maintenance gardeners who dislike daily garden chores
- Gardeners in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Velvety black-red petals create a dramatic focal point in any landscape.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your garden space.
Resilience
Drought-tolerant and naturally resistant to common garden pests like slugs.
Bloom Duration
Successive bud opening ensures weeks of consistent color throughout summer.
Versatility
Compact mounding habit works perfectly in containers or mass garden plantings.
Key Specs
SKU
28923
Genus
Hemerocallis
Species
hybrid
Variety
'Prelude to Love'
Item Form
Bareroot
Bloom Color
Dark Red
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Habit
Mound-shaped
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Moderate
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