Elaine Strutt Daylily

Elaine Strutt is a clump-forming daylily with arching, strap-shaped leaves and summer flowers. Published color descriptions range from pink to peach and coral, so check a locally grown specimen when matching a precise palette. ## Landscape Use Use this established perennial in a sunny border or mass planting, allowing a mature clump about 3–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Its flowering stems rise above the foliage and add a loose cottage-garden character. [The RHS describes the cultivar as pink-flowered and semi-evergreen](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/86222/hemerocallis-elaine-strutt/details), while [SiteOne lists apricot and coral tones and gives a 36–48 inch height and 24–36 inch width](https://www.siteone.com/en/75602b-hemerocallis-x-elaine-strutt-daylily/p/906188). ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering; it also tolerates partial shade. It grows in chalk, clay, loam, or sandy soil when drainage is reliable. Water during dry spring and early-summer weather while flower stems develop, and especially during establishment. The RHS records a broad 0.5–1 metre height range, reflecting garden variation. ## Seasonal Interest Flowers open in summer, with timing shifting by climate. The clump remains a useful leafy mass before and after flowering. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems after bloom and trim dead foliage as needed. Divide an established clump in early spring or early autumn if it becomes crowded.