Daylily Ima Bigtimer

Daylily ‘Ima Bigtimer’ is a striking tetraploid introduction by DeVito from 2011, admired for its dramatic contrast, strong rebloom, and excellent bud count. This cultivar delivers bold visual impact with a clean, modern color pattern that stands out clearly in the garden.

The 6-inch blooms open in a near-white base, creating a crisp backdrop for the nearly black eye and matching edge. The intense darkness of the eye and edge against the pale petals produces a high-contrast look that remains consistent throughout the bloom cycle. The effect is bold, graphic, and unmistakable from a distance.

Plants reach approximately 27 inches tall and feature semi-evergreen foliage, offering adaptability across a wide range of climates. Blooming early to midseason with reliable rebloom, ‘Ima Bigtimer’ produces approximately 24 buds on 3 branches, ensuring a long and well-paced flowering display.

A standout daylily ideal for borders, focal plantings, and collections emphasizing extreme contrast, clean patterning, and dependable performance.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Ima Bigtimer’
Hybridizer: DeVito
Introduction Year: 2011
Plant Height: Approximately 27 inches (69 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 6 inches (15 cm)
Bloom Season: Early-Midseason
Rebloom: Yes
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Branching: 3 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 24 buds
Flower Color: Near white
Eye and Edge: Nearly black
Parentage: Ivan Attitude × Don’t Touch This
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms
Garden Use: Borders, focal plantings, perennial beds, daylily collections