How to Grow Jeweled Chalice Daylily
Jeweled Chalice Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Jeweled Chalice'
flowerJeweled Chalice is a stunning daylily cultivar known for its deep purple-red blooms with a golden-yellow throat and intricate ruffled petals. Each flower lasts only one day but the plant produces numerous buds, providing weeks of continuous blooms. This ornamental perennial is prized by gardeners for its dramatic color contrast and elegant form.
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Example Jeweled Chalice Daylily timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)
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Plant Jeweled Chalice Daylily
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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First Jeweled Chalice Daylily blooms
Mid-to-late summerBefore the first fall frost (≈ Nov 8)
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Thrives in zones 3-10, with best performance in zones 5-9
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Establishment
First 6-12 monthsYoung plant develops root system and foliage clumps with narrow, arching leaves
Water regularly, mulch around base, avoid fertilizing first year
Vegetative Growth
Early spring to late springPlant expands with healthy green foliage mounding 18-24 inches tall
Apply balanced fertilizer in spring, maintain consistent moisture, monitor for pests
Budding
Late spring to early summerTall scapes emerge with multiple buds forming along the stems
Increase watering if dry, stake tall varieties if needed, deadhead spent flowers daily for tidier appearance
Flowering
4-6 weeks (typically mid-summer)Beautiful jeweled-red blooms with golden throats open sequentially along scapes
Deadhead daily to encourage more blooms, maintain consistent watering, provide afternoon shade in hot climates
Post-Bloom & Dormancy
Late summer through fall/winterScapes fade after flowering; foliage remains green (semi-evergreen)
Cut back spent scapes, reduce watering, apply balanced fall fertilizer, cut back to 4-6 inches in late fall in colder zones
Companion Planting
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Common Pests
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Spray with water to dislodge, use neem oil or insecticidal soap in severe cases
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Remove affected flowers, apply insecticidal soap, encourage natural predators
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Hand-pick in early morning, apply copper barriers or food-grade diatomaceous earth
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Spray with strong water stream, use neem oil or insecticidal soap
Uses
Edible flower buds
CulinaryDaylily buds and petals are edible and commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly Chinese cooking. They have a delicate, slightly sweet flavor and can be used fresh, dried, or cooked in stir-fries. [source]
Cut flower arrangements
HouseholdThe striking blooms make excellent fresh cut flowers for same-day arrangements. The jeweled red and gold coloring adds dramatic visual impact to bouquets. [source]
Traditional herbal use
MedicinalDaylily flowers and tubers have been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, believed to have cooling and soothing properties. [source]
Pollinator support
WildlifeThe prominent flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting local ecosystem health and garden biodiversity. [source]
Landscape design
CraftAn excellent focal point in mixed borders, perennial gardens, and cottage gardens. The vibrant jeweled tones pair beautifully with yellow, orange, and purple companions. [source]
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Harvest Tips
Daylilies are primarily ornamental flowers; cut individual blooms for fresh arrangements in early morning when they open. Deadhead spent flowers daily by pinching or cutting off near the base to promote continued blooming. Harvest flower buds can be eaten raw or cooked in Asian cuisine.
Fun Facts
- 🌱 Daylilies are called 'lilies of the day' because each flower blooms for exactly one day, opening in the morning and closing by evening, but plants produce many flowers sequentially for extended bloom periods.
- 🌱 Jeweled Chalice is a tetraploid daylily (possessing four sets of chromosomes instead of the typical two), which contributes to its larger flowers, ruffled petals, and more vibrant colors compared to standard diploid varieties.
- 🌱 Daylily tubers and buds have been cultivated and eaten in Asia for over 2,000 years and are still featured in traditional cuisines today under the name 'golden needle vegetable' or 'gum jum.'
Gardening Terms
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