Velvet Thunder Daylily

‘Velvet Thunder’ is a dormant, tetraploid daylily with velvety deep red flowers, a narrow cream wire edge, and a green throat. Its single five-inch blooms sit on 28-inch scapes and open in midseason, adding a strong accent to summer borders. ## Flowers and placement The flowers open the evening before and remain visible into the following day. The upright scapes rise above a clump of arching green foliage, so place it where the red flowers can stand out among lower perennials. [WhiteHouse Perennials](https://www.whitehouseperennials.com/catalogue/daylilies/item/velvet-thunder) records the cultivar’s color, height, bloom size, and season. ## Siting and soil Daylilies grow in full sun or part shade and prefer soil that drains well. Give the clump room to widen and avoid planting it where nearby tree roots compete for water. [Oakes Daylilies’ growing guide](https://oakesdaylilies.com/pages/daylily-growing-and-care) explains light, drainage, and spacing preferences. ## Maintenance Water new plantings evenly as they establish. Remove faded flowers for a tidy look and cut back the scapes once their buds have finished opening. Divide the clump when it becomes crowded, keeping several fans on each division; spring or fall is a practical time to replant.