Daylily Schnickel Fritz (Hemerocallis)

Hemerocallis 'Schnickel Fritz' is an elegant daylily variety that brings a refined charm to summer gardens. Its creamy white blooms, softly tinged with pale lemon hues, feature delicately ruffled edges and a faint greenish-yellow throat, creating a sophisticated yet understated display. Each flower feels like a work of art, its soft tones glowing beautifully in both full sunlight and dappled shade.

Standing at 60-70 cm, this daylily forms a compact yet graceful clump of arching, strap-like green foliage that remains fresh and neat throughout the growing season. Blooming reliably in mid to late summer, 'Schnickel Fritz' produces an abundance of blooms on sturdy stems, offering a prolonged display that enhances borders, pathways, and container plantings.

What sets ‘Schnickel Fritz’ apart from other daylilies is its unique colouration – a creamy white that subtly shifts to soft yellow tones in the throat, adding depth and warmth to its otherwise cool palette. This variety is particularly valued for its ability to stand out in moonlit gardens, where its light-coloured blooms appear to glow in the evening.

Unlike some daylilies, 'Schnickel Fritz' is also known for its impressive resilience, thriving in a wide range of soils, including heavier clay, as long as they are well-drained. It’s a drought-tolerant variety once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardeners or those in drier areas. This daylily is not only beautiful but also highly functional, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies while resisting pests and diseases.

We supply our Daylily 'Schnickel Fritz' as bare root plants, shipped in spring to ensure they arrive ready to establish and thrive in your garden. With minimal effort, this hardy perennial will reward you year after year with its elegant blooms and reliable performance.

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Botanical name: Hemerocallis 'Schnickel Fritz'
Common name: Daylily 'Schnickel Fritz'
Flower colour: Creamy white with pale lemon tones and a greenish-yellow throat
Established height: 60-70 cm
Established spread: 40-50 cm
Leaf colour: Bright green, arching, strap-like foliage
Habit: Upright · Clump-forming
Blooming time: Mid to late summer
Life cycle: Perennial
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK
Soil type: Loamy · Sandy · Clay (well-drained)
Soil acidity: Neutral to slightly acidic
Soil moisture: Free draining
Sunlight: Full sun · Partial shade
Suitable for: Borders · Containers · Cottage gardens · Wildlife-friendly gardens · Moonlight gardens
Pollinator-friendly: Yes
Rabbit resistant: No
Deer resistant: Yes
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Dispatch: In spring
We ship from: London