Hemerocallis 'Nippon' | Cream & Deep Red Reblooming Daylily | Bare Root Perennial | Fall 2026 Pre-Order | Hardy Live Plant

Hemerocallis 'Nippon' is a stunning reblooming daylily prized for its elegant creamy white petals surrounding a rich deep red eye and soft green throat. This striking color combination creates an eye-catching display from early through late summer, with repeat blooms adding lasting beauty to the landscape.

A dependable, easy-care perennial, 'Nippon' forms neat clumps of lush green foliage and performs beautifully in borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and mass plantings. Its exceptional heat tolerance, deer resistance, and reliable reblooming habit make it an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Hemerocallis 'Nippon'
• Common Name: Nippon Daylily
• Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial
• Flower Color: Creamy White with Deep Red Eye and Green Throat
• Foliage Color: Dark Green
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Size: 4–5 inches
• Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer (Reblooming)
• Growth Habit: Compact, Clumping
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Characteristics: Reblooming, Heat Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly, Low Maintenance

Uses

• Brightens perennial borders and flower beds
• Excellent for mass plantings
• Beautiful in cottage and pollinator gardens
• Perfect for foundation plantings
• Performs well in decorative containers
• Long-lasting cut flowers
• Adds reliable summer color to landscapes

Planting Partners

Pair 'Nippon' with these garden favorites:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Salvia
• Shasta Daisy
• Russian Sage
• Coreopsis
• Black-Eyed Susan
• Catmint (Nepeta)
• Ornamental Grasses

Care Tips

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun for the best flowering performance. Water regularly during establishment and during extended dry periods. Remove spent blooms to encourage additional flowers throughout the season. Divide mature clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for optimal flowering.