Handwriting on the Wall is a must-have for lovers of all things romantic and multi-hued, At the center of each flower, pastel tones blend like watercolor paints. This is an award-winner from renowned breeder Karol Emmerich, and we definitely see why. Lightly fragrant, 6″ blooms open in midsummer and return in fall for a second show. Very drought-tolerant, and a reliable rebloomer, Handwriting on the Wall is the perfect purple picotee. Daylilies survive harsh conditions with ease, so even a newbie gardener can have great success with Handwriting on the Wall.
Is Jumbo the Way to Go?
This daylily is available in a Jumbo Bareroot size. Ideal for gardeners who hate to wait, jumbo bareroots have a considerable head start over our standard #1 size.
Jumbo bareroot benefits:
Instant landscape impactFaster plant growthEarlier blooms—likely within the first year
Our jumbo bareroot, multi-fan clumps have larger, more established root systems to produce more blooming scapes per plant than standard #1 bareroots.Botanical Name:Hemerocallis ‘Handwriting on the Wall’
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Sun
Height/Habit:24 inches
Spread:18 – 24 inches
Spacing:18 – 24 inches
Hardiness Zone:3-9
Flowering Date:Midseason flowering (midsummer), and again in late summer to early fall
Planting Instructions:Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Roots should be just below the soil surface with the crown at the soil level.
Winter Care:Mulch in more nothern areas.
Shipped:#1 BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Medium
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Yellow, Purple, Mixed
Flower Form:6″ single flowers with ruffled edges
Foliage Type:Semi-evergreen grass-like foliage
Pruning:Cut back spent flower stems after flowering.
Soil Requirement:Well drained
Watering Requirement:Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
Additional Information:Daylilies can survive many hard conditions that other plants cannot. Including polluted city environments, slopes poor soil near pavements that is salted during winter.
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
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