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Hemerocallis hybrid Frans Hals

Frans Hals Daylilly

Hemerocallis ‘Frans Hals’ is a bold, bi-colored perennial valued for its striking red and yellow blooms. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, medium-sized flowers in mid-summer featuring contrasting mahogany-red petals and bright golden-yellow sepals, creating a dramatic two-tone effect, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its vivid color combination makes it a standout in sunny borders.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 24–30 in (to 30–36 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 3a–9b
Form: Arching, clump-forming
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; highly adaptable
Water: Moderate; tolerant of drought once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Bold red and yellow bi-color flowers



Strong contrast for visual impact



Reliable mid-summer blooming



Ideal for borders, massing, and cottage gardens




Care
Very low-maintenance. Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to maintain appearance. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring. Divide every few years to maintain vigor and increase plantings.

Plant type
Perennial
Height
24-30"
Width
18-24"
Hardiness zones
3–9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Late Summer, Summer
Flower color
Orange, Red
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil
Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained
Landscape use
Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden
Shape
Arching, Clump
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
Yes