Daylily Hungry Hungry Hippo

Daylily ‘Hungry Hungry Hippo’ is a bold and playful tetraploid introduction by Gossard from 2013, celebrated for its heavy toothy edges, bright coloration, and dependable rebloom. This cultivar delivers standout garden presence with strong scape performance and fragrant blooms.

The 6-inch blooms open in clear pink tones highlighted by a lighter pink watermark that adds softness and depth. A vivid green throat brightens the center, while both petals and sepals are dramatically covered with chartreuse-green teeth. The heavy teeth give the flower its unmistakable character and eye-catching texture.

Plants reach approximately 28 inches tall and feature dormant foliage, making them well suited for colder climates. Blooming mid to mid-late season with reliable rebloom, ‘Hungry Hungry Hippo’ produces approximately 22 buds on 4 branches, ensuring a long and well-paced flowering display. The blooms are fragrant, adding an extra layer of appeal.

A fun yet formidable daylily ideal for borders, focal plantings, and collections emphasizing extreme toothy edges, strong color contrast, and fragrance.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Hungry Hungry Hippo’
Hybridizer: Gossard
Introduction Year: 2013
Plant Height: Approximately 28 inches (71 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 6 inches (15 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid to Mid-Late
Rebloom: Yes
Foliage Type: Dormant
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Fragrance: Fragrant
Branching: 4 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 22 buds
Flower Color: Pink
Watermark: Lighter pink
Edge Detail: Chartreuse green teeth on petals and sepals
Throat Color: Green
Parentage: Heavenly Pink Fang × Clean Slate
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms
Garden Use: Borders, focal plantings, perennial beds, daylily collections