Daylily 'Strawberry Candy'

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 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Pink
Rose/Mauve
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
Regional

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

Enterprise, Alabama

Gaylesville, Alabama

Helena, Alabama

Houston, Alabama

Madison, Alabama

Anchorage, Alaska

De Queen, Arkansas

Logan Lake, British Columbia

San Bernardino, California

San Jose, California

Crawford, Colorado

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Waterbury, Connecticut

Niceville, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Commerce, Georgia

Cornelia, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Thomson, Georgia

Valdosta, Georgia

Eastport, Idaho

Belleville, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Davis Junction, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Moline, Illinois

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Williamsville, Illinois

Albion, Indiana

Elberfeld, Indiana

Greenville, Indiana

Logansport, Indiana

Seymour, Indiana

Solsberry, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana

Ankeny, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Ewing, Kentucky

Hazard, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Lancaster, Kentucky

Ferriday, Louisiana

Simmesport, Louisiana

Trout, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

South Berwick, Maine

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Mashpee, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts

Ware, Massachusetts

Brown City, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Fort Gratiot, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Excelsior, Minnesota

Fairfax, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mathiston, Mississippi

Tupelo, Mississippi

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Perryville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Berlin, New Hampshire

Sandown, New Hampshire

Millville, New Jersey

Woodbury, New Jersey

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Ithaca, New York

Jefferson, New York

Owego, New York

East Bend, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Ellerbe, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Newton, North Carolina

Oxford, North Carolina

Fargo, North Dakota

Pekin, North Dakota

Chandlersville, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Felicity, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Granville, Ohio

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Perrysburg, Ohio

Uniontown, Ohio

Wooster, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Freedom, Pennsylvania

Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania

Newport, Rhode Island

Conway, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Bryan, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Provo, Utah

Montpelier, Vermont

Falls Church, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Moneta, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Smithfield, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Woodland, Washington

Black Earth, Wisconsin

Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

New Lisbon, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

Wild Rose, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

22
positives
4
neutrals
2
negatives
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Senoia, GA | July 2020 | positive

I have bought around a dozen different kinds of Daylilies and grown many more from seed. Out of all of them none multiply as fast, produc...Read More

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Ferriday, LA | May 2019 | neutral

Planted in 2008 has never multiplied more than 5 or 6 fans

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Alberta, AB (Zone 3a) | October 2015 | positive

Here in rural Alberta (zone 3a, clay soil) it is thriving and spreading very slowly.
I have it in a spot east of a tree (not unde...Read More

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New Lisbon, WI (Zone 4b) | July 2014 | positive

I have found this to be a very reliable bloomer, and one of beautiful true colors. Its one of my prettiest flowers in my large bed of daylilies.

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Newport, RI | January 2014 | positive

20 buds on 13 scapes and 33 days of bloom.

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Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | June 2013 | positive

In my southern New Jersey garden, Strawberry Candy was a very strong performer in the heat. Plants multiply quickly and send out lots of...Read More

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Enterprise, AL (Zone 8b) | February 2013 | negative

This is a pretty Daylily, but here in this area is is very susceptable to rust.

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Black Earth, WI | September 2012 | positive

Vigorous cultivar, reblooms well. A deeper pink than I expected. Multiplies well and gives lots of fans to share. Love this daylily!

O
Hazard, KY (Zone 6b) | July 2012 | positive

Nice sized plant with medium blooms.

G
(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A nicely colored daylily. Blooms in July in my garden.

B
Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2010 | positive

I was awaiting to see if it would bloom more peachy in color or be more like photos on the internet or in advertisements, it turned out t...Read More

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Chicago, IL | October 2009 | neutral

The plant has bloomed well but for me it is a salmon color, not really pink. In fact it is so "salmony" that it isn't very pretty. I re...Read More

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Lawrenceville, GA | March 2009 | positive

This flower has it all! Great form, reblooms, nice color, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, multiplies fast. Need I say more?

K
Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2008 | positive

Pretty pretty pink daylily you delight me so.
Really nice pink, good reproduction rates, and it blooms very well.
Note:I li...Read More

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Falls Church, VA (Zone 7a) | January 2008 | neutral

I think I would give perennial favorite "Strawberry Candy" a higher rating if I got more pink blooms from it. It's grown well for me, an...Read More

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2008 | positive

Wonderful plant and very hardy, even reblooms in zone 3-5 area of Maine.

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Lancaster, KY | August 2007 | positive

This one's a keeper! Increases well, strong plant, good substance on flowers. I've never seen a deformed bloom on this plant -- the flo...Read More

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Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2007 | positive

Even without reading the tag, this one is obvious.
It even looks like something you would call Strawberry Candy!

Be...Read More

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Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | July 2006 | positive

Mine is sort of tangerine also, but I didn't know it was supposed to be pink. I still like it, though. The eye is rose, though.

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Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

Plant took 2 years to bloom in its new home, but then bloomed very nicely over a period of time. Best colors with mid-day shade.

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Pekin, ND | January 2006 | positive

Strawberry Candy thrives in this z 3 climate--beautiful blooms and even rebloomed last summer. Grat plant!

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This is a lovely daylily. The colors are luscious and the blooms are a nice large size.

S
Excelsior, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2005 | positive

A very robust grower and bloomer in my zone 4 garden. Reblooms here consistantly. Deserving of it's Stout Medal status.

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Medicine Hat, AB (Zone 3a) | September 2004 | negative

As you can see by the picture I added, this cultivar did not bloom true to description. I was very disappointed when it bloomed with ora...Read More

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Ithaca, NY | July 2004 | positive

Wonderful plant--Very floriferous and reblooms in zone 5

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Moneta, VA | May 2003 | positive

Good grower that multiplies quickly. We get 4.25" blooms. Appropriately named!

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

4" blooms,26" scapes,Stamile (1989)

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Valdosta, GA | November 2002 | positive

Consistently beautiful flower. Deserves its almost continous mention on the popularity polls.

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