Daylily Spacecoast Vampire Bite

Daylily ‘Spacecoast Vampire Bite’

Daylily ‘Spacecoast Vampire Bite’ is a dramatic tetraploid introduction by Kinnebrew-Gossard from 2013, celebrated for its massive blooms, bold coloration, and sharply defined toothy edging. This cultivar combines scale, fragrance, and dependable rebloom for high-impact garden performance.

The enormous 10-inch blooms open in deep dark maroon-red tones, creating a rich, velvety backdrop for crisp white teeth that line the petal edges with striking contrast. A vivid green throat brightens the center and intensifies the dramatic color combination. The blooms are fragrant, adding an extra layer of appeal to their commanding presence.

Plants reach approximately 32 inches tall and feature semi-evergreen foliage, offering adaptability across a range of climates. Blooming early to midseason with reliable rebloom, ‘Spacecoast Vampire Bite’ produces around 22 buds on 4 branches, ensuring a substantial and extended display of its oversized flowers.

A bold focal-point daylily ideal for back borders, statement plantings, and collections emphasizing giant blooms, dramatic toothy edges, fragrance, and repeat performance.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Vampire Bite’
Hybridizer: Kinnebrew-Gossard
Introduction Year: 2013
Plant Height: Approximately 32 inches (81 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 10 inches (25 cm)
Bloom Season: Early-Midseason
Rebloom: Yes
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Fragrance: Fragrant
Branching: 4 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 22 buds
Flower Color: Dark maroon-red
Edge Detail: White teeth
Throat Color: Green
Parentage: Loose Tooth × Heman
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms
Garden Use: Focal plantings, back borders, perennial beds, daylily collections