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Hemerocallis 'Corryton Pink'

Corryton Pink Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Corryton Pink’ is a classic perennial valued for its soft pink blooms and reliable garden performance. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, large soft pink flowers with a warm yellow throat in mid-summer, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its gentle color and adaptability make it a versatile choice for 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


Soft pink flowers with yellow throat



Reliable mid-summer blooming



Easy-care and adaptable



Ideal for borders, massing, and mixed plantings




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
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Late Spring, Summer
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil
Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained
Landscape use
Container, Mass Planting
Shape
Arching, Clumping
Salt tolerant
Yes
Drought tolerant
Yes