Red Daylilies
Red daylilies bring the heat. They range from bright scarlet and fire-engine red to deep wine, ruby and almost-black burgundy, often with a yellow or green throat that makes the color glow. A few reds scattered through a bed will pull your eye right across the garden.
One thing to know about reds: some darker shades can fade or "melt" a little in strong afternoon sun, especially in hot climates. Gardeners in the South often give reds a spot with a bit of afternoon shade. Up North, full sun is usually fine. Red blooms look great with yellow and gold daylilies, silver foliage and white flowers, and they can draw hummingbirds and butterflies.
Our red selection includes ruffled tetraploids, airy spiders and unusual forms, fragrant reds and plenty of rebloomers. Each plant page lists bloom season, height, fragrance and foliage type, so you can pick early, mid and late reds for a long run of color.
Getting them home: Every plant here is grown at our nursery in Vale, North Carolina. Pick yours up free in a full 3-gallon grow bag, or have it shipped bare-root, with the shipping cost shown in your cart. Daylilies grow in most of the country. Check foliage type on each page if your winters are very cold or very mild.
Want first pick before the spring rush? Reserve yours on our Spring Pre-Order page. Pickup and shipping start the week of May 11, 2027.
FAQ
Do red daylilies fade in the sun?
Some darker reds can fade in hot afternoon sun. In hot climates, a little afternoon shade helps keep the color rich.
What goes well with red daylilies?
Yellow or gold daylilies, white flowers, silver foliage and ornamental grasses all set off red nicely.
Are there red daylilies that rebloom?
Yes. Many of our reds rebloom. Check "Rebloom" on each plant page or browse our Reblooming page.
Red daylilies
Hillside Notes
Chili Spice is a unusual-form daylily with red cream bitone with cream midrib and edge above yellow, giving it strong presence in a mixed daylily planting. We list it with 22 in scapes, 6 in blooms, early season, tetraploid, semi-evergreen so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include rebloom potential. It is a good candidate for shoppers who want a named cultivar with clear details and current Hillside Lilies availability.
Official AHS Description
red cream bitone with cream midrib and edge above yellow green throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Hansen-D.
Year: 2003
Scape Height: 22 in
Bloom Size: 6 in
Bloom Season: Extra Early
Form: Unusual Form Crispate
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: Yes
Parentage: (Betty Winkler x Red Rampage)
Field Group: X
Flag Color: YELLOW
Availability & Field Location
Price: $18
Inventory: 12
Availability: Available
Field Group: X
Flag Color: YELLOW
Hillside Notes
Ashwood Hearthside is a daylily with deep red with yellow edge above green throat, making it a useful choice for gardeners comparing color, season, and garden effect. We list it with 22 in scapes, 5.75 in blooms, midseason, tetraploid, dormant so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include rebloom potential, 20 buds and 3 branches. It is a good candidate for shoppers who want a named cultivar with clear details and current Hillside Lilies availability.
Official AHS Description
deep red with yellow edge above green throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Norris-R.
Year: 2002
Scape Height: 22 in
Bloom Size: 5.75 in
Bloom Season: Midseason
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Foliage Type: Dormant
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: Yes
Bud Count: 20
Branches: 3
Parentage: (Tupac Amaru x Smuggler's Fire)
Field Group: X
Flag Color: YELLOW
Availability & Field Location
Price: $15
Inventory: 4
Availability: Available
Field Group: X
Flag Color: YELLOW
Hillside Notes
Spider Man is a spider-form daylily with bright red self with chartreuse throat, giving it strong presence in a mixed daylily planting. We list it with 24 in scapes, 7 in blooms, early-to-midseason, tetraploid, dormant so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include rebloom potential. This page is intended to make in-garden shopping easier by pairing the official details with our current price and availability.
Official AHS Description
bright red self with chartreuse throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Durio
Year: 1982
Scape Height: 24 in
Bloom Size: 7 in
Bloom Season: Early-Midseason
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Foliage Type: Dormant
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: Yes
Seedling Number: 81R98
Parentage: (Douglas Dale x Howard Goodson)
Field Group: W
Flag Color: YELLOW
Availability & Field Location
Price: $30
Inventory: 13
Availability: Available
Field Group: W
Flag Color: YELLOW
Hillside Notes
Pretty, Pretty Please is a daylily with ruffled red orange with huge watermark above green throat, making it a useful choice for gardeners comparing color, season, and garden effect. We list it with 28 in scapes, 6 in blooms, midseason, tetraploid, dormant so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include fragrant bloom, rebloom potential, 21 buds and 4 branches. Compare it with nearby field selections or related cultivars if you are building a color-focused or season-spanning collection.
Official AHS Description
ruffled red orange with huge watermark above green throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Hensley-D.
Year: 2014
Scape Height: 28 in
Bloom Size: 6 in
Bloom Season: Midseason
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Foliage Type: Dormant
Fragrance: Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: Yes
Seedling Number: DH-T-002
Bud Count: 21
Branches: 4
Parentage: (Biltmore Style × sdlg)
Field Group: W
Flag Color: YELLOW
Availability & Field Location
Price: $15
Inventory: 0
Availability: Not currently available
Field Group: W
Flag Color: YELLOW
Hillside Notes
Hold the Matches is a unusual-form daylily with cherry red with white midribs above huge yellow to green, giving it strong presence in a mixed daylily planting. We list it with 34 in scapes, 7 in blooms, early season, tetraploid, semi-evergreen so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include fragrant bloom, rebloom potential, 20 buds and 3 branches. For best results, review the bloom size, season, and field location alongside the photo before adding it to your list.
Official AHS Description
cherry red with white midribs above huge yellow to green throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Selman
Year: 2009
Scape Height: 34 in
Bloom Size: 7 in
Bloom Season: Early
Form: Unusual Form Cascade
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Fragrance: Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: Yes
Seedling Number: 05-156A
Bud Count: 20
Branches: 3
Parentage: (Long Stocking × Thin Man)
Field Group: S
Flag Color: PURPLE
Availability & Field Location
Price: $25
Inventory: 5
Availability: Available
Field Group: S
Flag Color: PURPLE
Hillside Notes
Laddie Boy is a daylily with watermelon red edged burgundy with raised pink midribs and gold, making it a useful choice for gardeners comparing color, season, and garden effect. We list it with 19 in scapes, 5.75 in blooms, midseason, diploid, dormant so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Use the photo, price, and AHS details on this page to compare it with similar cultivars before visiting or ordering. Compare it with nearby field selections or related cultivars if you are building a color-focused or season-spanning collection.
Official AHS Description
watermelon red edged burgundy with raised pink midribs and gold throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Wild
Year: 1983
Scape Height: 19 in
Bloom Size: 5.75 in
Bloom Season: Midseason
Ploidy: Diploid
Foliage Type: Dormant
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: No
Seedling Number: W81-397
Field Group: S
Flag Color: PURPLE
Availability & Field Location
Price: $12
Inventory: 4
Availability: Available
Field Group: S
Flag Color: PURPLE
Hillside Notes
Glow Appeal is a daylily with ruffled cranberry red with deep dark veins above yellow to, making it a useful choice for gardeners comparing color, season, and garden effect. We list it with 40 in scapes, 6 in blooms, mid-to-late season, tetraploid, semi-evergreen so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include fragrant bloom, 18 buds and 3 branches. It is a good candidate for shoppers who want a named cultivar with clear details and current Hillside Lilies availability.
Official AHS Description
ruffled cranberry red with deep dark veins above yellow to green throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Hensley-D.
Year: 2014
Scape Height: 40 in
Bloom Size: 6 in
Bloom Season: Midseason-Late
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Fragrance: Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: No
Seedling Number: DH-101-22A
Bud Count: 18
Branches: 3
Parentage: (Cranberry Crush × sdlg)
Field Group: S
Flag Color: PURPLE
Availability & Field Location
Price: $20
Inventory: 0
Availability: Not currently available
Field Group: S
Flag Color: PURPLE
Hillside Notes
Galaxy Explosion is a spider-form daylily with coppery salmon blend with deep black purple eye above gold, giving it strong presence in a mixed daylily planting. We list it with 40 in scapes, 4.5 in blooms, midseason, diploid, dormant so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include rebloom potential, 18 buds and 3 branches. This page is intended to make in-garden shopping easier by pairing the official details with our current price and availability.
Official AHS Description
coppery salmon blend with deep black purple eye above gold throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Burris
Year: 2003
Scape Height: 40 in
Bloom Size: 4.5 in
Bloom Season: Midseason
Form: Spider 4.00:1
Ploidy: Diploid
Foliage Type: Dormant
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: Yes
Seedling Number: BG039
Bud Count: 18
Branches: 3
Parentage: (sdlg × sdlg)
Field Group: Q
Flag Color: PURPLE
Availability & Field Location
Price: $25
Inventory: 5
Availability: Available
Field Group: Q
Flag Color: PURPLE
Hillside Notes
Scarlet Butterfly is a daylily with red with black brushing eye above green to gold center, making it a useful choice for gardeners comparing color, season, and garden effect. We list it with 30 in scapes, 4 in blooms, midseason, diploid, dormant so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include fragrant bloom, 28 buds and 4 branches. Compare it with nearby field selections or related cultivars if you are building a color-focused or season-spanning collection.
Official AHS Description
red with black brushing eye above green to gold center throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Reinke-B.
Year: 2004
Scape Height: 30 in
Bloom Size: 4 in
Bloom Season: Midseason
Ploidy: Diploid
Foliage Type: Dormant
Fragrance: Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: No
Seedling Number: NEXSDG
Bud Count: 28
Branches: 4
Parentage: (Nutmeg Elf x sdlg)
Field Group: Q
Flag Color: PURPLE
Availability & Field Location
Price: $18
Inventory: 28
Availability: Available
Field Group: Q
Flag Color: PURPLE
Hillside Notes
Moses' Fire is a double daylily with red self with gold edge and green throat, giving it strong presence in a mixed daylily planting. We list it with 22 in scapes, 6 in blooms, midseason, tetraploid, dormant so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Notable traits include 20 buds and 3 branches. Compare it with nearby field selections or related cultivars if you are building a color-focused or season-spanning collection.
Official AHS Description
red self with gold edge and green throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Joiner
Year: 1998
Scape Height: 22 in
Bloom Size: 6 in
Bloom Season: Midseason
Form: Double 95%
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Foliage Type: Dormant
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: No
Seedling Number: 95-TD-JJ-JJ-108
Bud Count: 20
Branches: 3
Parentage: (sdlg × sdlg)
Field Group: P
Flag Color: GREEN
Availability & Field Location
Price: $40
Inventory: 10
Availability: Available
Field Group: P
Flag Color: GREEN
Hillside Notes
Big Apple is a daylily with cerise red self with green throat, making it a useful choice for gardeners comparing color, season, and garden effect. We list it with 26 in scapes, 5 in blooms, early-to-midseason, diploid, semi-evergreen so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Use the photo, price, and AHS details on this page to compare it with similar cultivars before visiting or ordering. It is a good candidate for shoppers who want a named cultivar with clear details and current Hillside Lilies availability.
Official AHS Description
cerise red self with green throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Sellers
Year: 1986
Scape Height: 26 in
Bloom Size: 5 in
Bloom Season: Early-Midseason
Ploidy: Diploid
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Bloom Habit: Diurnal
Rebloom: No
Seedling Number: 1984-36
Parentage: (When I Dream x Super Purple)
Field Group: P
Flag Color: GREEN
Availability & Field Location
Price: $15
Inventory: 0
Availability: Not currently available
Field Group: P
Flag Color: GREEN
Hillside Notes
Swirling Spider is a spider-form daylily with red spider with green throat, giving it strong presence in a mixed daylily planting. We list it with 34 in scapes, 10 in blooms, early-to-midseason, tetraploid, semi-evergreen so gardeners can compare it quickly with other varieties in the field. Use the photo, price, and AHS details on this page to compare it with similar cultivars before visiting or ordering. For best results, review the bloom size, season, and field location alongside the photo before adding it to your list.
Official AHS Description
red spider with green throat
Plant Details
Primary Color: Red
Hybridizer: Hite
Year: 1990
Scape Height: 34 in
Bloom Size: 10 in
Bloom Season: Early-Midseason
Form: Unusual Form Crispate-Cascade
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Rebloom: No
Parentage: (Twist of Lemon x Samar Star Fire)
Field Group: Z
Flag Color: ORANGE
Availability & Field Location
Price: $18
Inventory: 30
Availability: Available
Field Group: Z
Flag Color: ORANGE