Daylily 'South Seas'

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
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Coral/Apricot
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:

Frankfort, Illinois

Cloverdale, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Hazard, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Topsfield, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan

Kalkaska, Michigan

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Excelsior, Minnesota

Minnetonka, Minnesota

Stillwater, Minnesota

Helena, Montana

Hudson, New Hampshire

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Painesville, Ohio

Sandusky, Ohio

Reading, Pennsylvania

Newport, Rhode Island

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Germantown, Tennessee

Dallas, Texas

Falls Church, Virginia

Fort Valley, Virginia

Penhook, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Stephens City, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 2b) | August 2015 | positive

South Seas is my new favourite daylily. The colour is outstanding and the eye is drawn to it despite being surrounded by several other va...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | positive

The photos don't show it, but the luminous color is truly exceptional. A great performer.

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Hazard, KY (Zone 6b) | May 2012 | positive

Nice coral colored bloom on a decent sized plant. Not a profuse bloomer for me, but "WOW" what color. Coral orange w/pink/red highlights...Read More

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Myrtle Beach, SC | October 2011 | positive

Super color! A really hardy grower here, too.

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Newport, RI | October 2011 | positive

Tropical in color, large open flower,and 20 buds on strong scapes.

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Okoboji, IA | May 2011 | positive

This plant is super hardy! It looks beautiful all season long, with continuous blooms.

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

Nice daylily in flower and leaf. This is a unique daylily for northern gardens because of the color. This plant is a very rapid multiplier too.

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Shenandoah Valley, VA | February 2007 | positive

If you want a daylily that will be covered with blooms for weeks, this is it. This blooms longer than any other daylily in my garden. The...Read More

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2007 | positive

My favorite daylily both for color and rebloom. South Seas survived 25 below zero in a raised bed with no mulch. Raised meaning wooden an...Read More

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

This lily is one of my favorites. It's luscious color is very hard to capture on film. Must be seen to be truly appreciated. It is hot an...Read More

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