Daylily 'Cherry Cheeks'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Foliage
No fragrance
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Late Midseason (MLa)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Dormant (dor.)
Leaf Shape
Tetraploid
Leaf Appearance
Blend
Degree to which the appearance is present
Award of Merit (or runner-up)
Honorable Mention
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Non-patented
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vinemont, Alabama

Chicago, Illinois

Galva, Illinois

New Lenox, Illinois

Solsberry, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Durham, Maine

Norton, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Gladwin, Michigan

Southfield, Michigan

Morgan, Minnesota

Stillwater, Minnesota

Wayzata, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Hillsboro, New Hampshire

Ithaca, New York

Owego, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Nashport, Ohio

Freedom, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Hixson, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Northfield, Vermont

Falls Church, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Northfield, VT | January 2010 | positive

As many others have commented, this daylily provides many big, beatiful blooms at the end of summer. A favorite for me, especially as it...Read More

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Chicago, IL | October 2009 | positive

Extremely vigorous from the time it was first planted, it bloomed prolifically with several scapes the first year. The color is unique a...Read More

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

Love this plant because it blooms at the end our our daylily season when so few do bloom and it is so vigorous. The deep pink color is he...Read More

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Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2008 | positive

This is an awesome daylily. I have had people ask me what exactly it was because they liked the tropical color blending. It has done we...Read More

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Wayzata, MN | February 2005 | positive

an absolutely "must have".

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

I've not experienced good luck with this particular variety. I've planted several over the years in various parts of my garden where I a...Read More

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Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

Beautiful, 6 in large blooms late in the season. Mine arrived while I was on vacation, when I arrived home the roots were very moldy. I...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | February 2003 | neutral

6" blooms, 28" scape,Peck 1968

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Montrose, PA (Zone 5a) | August 2002 | positive

It is a very prolific in growth and bloom.

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