Daylily 'Fairy Tale Pink'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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
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
Pale Pink
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
Midseason (M)
Reblooming (Re)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Semi-evergreen (sev.)
Leaf Shape
Diploid
Leaf Appearance
Self
Degree to which the appearance is present
Stout Silver Medal
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:

Dothan, Alabama

San Bernardino, California

San Jose, California

Denver, Colorado

Tampa, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Barnesville, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Snellville, Georgia

Hampton, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Logansport, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Clive, Iowa

Dayton, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Ventress, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Groveland, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Excelsior, Minnesota

Fairfax, Minnesota

Red Wing, Minnesota

Dexter, Missouri

Monroe City, Missouri

West Plains, Missouri

Auburn, New Hampshire

Berlin, New Hampshire

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Croton On Hudson, New York

Endicott, New York

Glens Falls, New York

Jefferson, New York

Rochester, New York

Southold, New York

Morehead City, North Carolina

Oxford, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Granville, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Hixson, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Ennis, Texas

Plains, Texas

Vidor, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Charlottesville, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Weston, West Virginia

Black Earth, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2014 | positive

An attractive plant and a good performer. However, as the old daylily society joke goes, "The fairy tale is that it's pink." To anyone no...Read More

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West Plains, MO (Zone 6b) | June 2012 | positive

A BEAUTIFUL shade of pink - I don't think I have another flower in my gardens that is exactly this color. A really eye-catching bloom fr...Read More

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

I think it is quite hardy in my zone, not as much as Barbara Mitchell or as big but being an ancestor of Barbara Mitchell I am very impre...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | July 2005 | positive

An absolutely gorgeous daylily. The petals are thick and ruffled. The color is rich and the pink looks so nice with the green throat.

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Niagara Falls, NY (Zone 6a) | October 2003 | positive

Was my favorite round daylily for many years.

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Harwinton, CT | October 2003 | positive

Great flower, prolific and beautiful; one of my top 10!

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Oxford, NC | July 2003 | positive

I have three, just outside my kitchen window. What a lovely sight mixed with hostas and deep purple dinner-plate dahlias. The creamy ap...Read More

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Dothan, AL | June 2003 | positive

This one is very elegant; I have several and along with 'Hot Ember' and 'Big Easy', this one rates on my "Top 10" list!!!

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| November 2002 | positive

So pretty and nice substance. One of the nicest shapes of any daylily in my garden.

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | May 2002 | neutral

Pierce 1980; Light pink self with green throat, 5.5 inch bloom

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