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Pardon Me Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'
Pardon Me Daylily is a great choice when you want a dependable red flower in a compact, easy-care perennial. The cranberry-red blooms have a bright throat that makes them pop, and the reblooming habit gives the plant more staying power than many one-and-done perennials. I especially like it planted near the front of sunny borders or repeated along walkways, where the color can carry through summer and the compact habit stays neat.
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Reblooming Red Flowers for Sunny Perennial Gardens
Cranberry-red flowers with a bright yellow-green throat.
Pardon Me Daylily produces rich cranberry-red to bright red flowers with a glowing yellow-green throat that makes each bloom stand out in sunny borders. The flowers are smaller and more refined than oversized daylily blooms, giving this variety a polished look that works well near the front of perennial beds, along walkways, and in container plantings. Its warm red color pairs beautifully with yellow coreopsis, purple salvia, white coneflowers, ornamental grasses, catmint, yarrow, and other full-sun perennials.
A compact rebloomer with long seasonal value.
This daylily is known as one of the better reblooming red varieties, producing a strong bloom display in summer and continuing to bloom later in the season. Each flower lasts about one day, but mature plants produce many buds on multiple scapes, so the overall show can continue for weeks. That makes Pardon Me Daylily especially useful for homeowners who want dependable color without relying on one short bloom window.
Subtle fragrance and pollinator appeal.
Pardon Me Daylily is also appreciated for its light fragrance, which adds another layer of interest near patios, porches, seating areas, and garden paths. The flowers attract butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, helping sunny beds feel active and alive through the growing season. Plant several together for a stronger color display and a more noticeable draw for pollinators in cottage gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed perennial borders.
Tough, adaptable, and easy to grow.
Like many daylilies, Pardon Me is a rugged perennial that performs well in full sun to part shade and adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils. It handles summer heat and humidity, tolerates dry spells once established, and is forgiving enough for both new and experienced gardeners. For the best flowering, plant it in a sunny location, water deeply during drought, and remove spent flower stems after the bloom cycle finishes.
Beautiful in borders, masses, edging, and containers.
Pardon Me Daylily stays compact enough to use as edging along walks, driveways, and sunny garden beds, but it still has enough flower power to make an impact when planted in groups. It also works well in mixed containers, cut flower gardens, low-maintenance landscapes, and mass plantings where repeat color is a priority. Use it as a bright red accent or repeat it through a border to create rhythm and tie the planting together.
| Hardiness Zone: | 3-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 15 to 20 inches |
| Mature Width: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun |
| Soil | Average, fertile, moist, well-drained soil; adapts to a wide range of soil types |
| Water | Water regularly after planting; drought tolerant once established but benefits from deep watering during dry spells |
| Bloom Time / Color | Summer into fall with rebloom potential; cranberry-red to bright red flowers with a yellow-green throat |
| Ornamental Features | Reblooming red flowers, yellow-green throat, light fragrance, compact habit, long bloom season |
| Wildlife Value | Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators |
| Resistance | Heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, drought tolerant once established, salt tolerant in some references, and generally low maintenance |
| Landscape Uses | Sunny borders, edging, foundation beds, mass plantings, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flower gardens, slopes, and low-maintenance landscapes |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting. Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds |
How to Care for Pardon Me Daylily
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Pardon Me Daylily for years to come!
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How should I plant Pardon Me Daylily?
Plant Pardon Me Daylily in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. For the strongest flowering and best rebloom potential, choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and set the crown level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, water deeply, and space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart so the clumps have room to mature and create a fuller display.
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How often should I water Pardon Me Daylily after planting?
Water Pardon Me Daylily regularly during the first growing season while the roots establish. Keep the soil evenly moist after planting, especially during heat or dry weather. Once established, daylilies are drought tolerant, but they bloom better with deep watering during extended dry spells. Water at the base of the plant when the top few inches of soil begin to dry, especially in containers or very sandy soil.
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When should I fertilize Pardon Me Daylily?
Fertilize Pardon Me Daylily in spring with compost or a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. This supports healthy foliage, strong roots, and better flower production during the growing season. Avoid excessive high-nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of blooms. A light feeding after the first bloom cycle can also help support reblooming if the plant is actively growing and soil moisture is adequate.
When and how should I prune Pardon Me Daylily?
Prune Pardon Me Daylily by removing spent flowers and cutting flower scapes back once they finish blooming. Deadheading helps keep the plant tidy and directs energy back into the clump. Cut back old foliage in late fall after frost or in early spring before new growth begins. If the clump becomes crowded or flowering declines after several years, divide it in spring or fall to refresh growth and create more plants.
