Daylily Sweet Christine

Daylily ‘Sweet Christine’

Daylily ‘Sweet Christine’ is a charming tetraploid introduction by Halloran from 2019, admired for its unusual form, bright coloration, and dependable rebloom. This cultivar blends playful structure with cheerful color, creating a bloom that feels both artistic and inviting.

The 5-inch flowers are classified as Unusual Form Crispate, with twisting and curling segments that add movement and dimension. The blooms display a soft bitone effect, featuring lighter tones with light rose tips on the petals. A large yellow eye radiates from the center above a fresh green throat, while bright yellow teeth line the petals for added sparkle and texture. The flowers are fragrant, enhancing their garden appeal.

Plants reach approximately 26 inches tall and feature semi-evergreen foliage, offering adaptability across a range of climates. Blooming midseason with reliable rebloom, ‘Sweet Christine’ produces around 16 buds on 4 branches, delivering a steady and attractive floral display.

A lively and fragrant daylily ideal for borders, focal plantings, and collections emphasizing unusual form, bright teeth, and repeat performance.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Sweet Christine’
Hybridizer: Halloran
Introduction Year: 2019
Plant Height: Approximately 26 inches (66 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches (12 cm)
Bloom Season: Midseason
Rebloom: Yes
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Fragrance: Fragrant
Bloom Form: Unusual Form Crispate
Branching: 4 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 16 buds
Flower Type: Bitone
Flower Color: Maroon
Petal Detail: Light rose tips with bright yellow teeth
Eye Zone: Large yellow eye
Throat Color: Green
Parentage: Casper’s Revenge × Art Gallery Expressionism
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms
Garden Use: Borders, focal plantings, perennial beds, daylily collections