Daylily Van Helsing

Daylily ‘Van Helsing’

Daylily ‘Van Helsing’ is an award-winning tetraploid introduction by Polston from 2013, celebrated for its bold red coloration, crisp white toothy edging, and strong rebloom performance. With excellent branching and bud count, this cultivar delivers both drama and reliability in the garden.

The 5.5-inch blooms open in saturated red tones sharply contrasted by a bright white toothy edge that frames the petals with striking clarity. A vibrant green throat anchors the center and enhances the overall intensity of the bloom. The clean red-and-white contrast gives this cultivar a vivid, high-impact presence.

Plants reach approximately 26 inches tall and feature dormant foliage, making them well suited for colder climates. Blooming midseason with dependable rebloom, ‘Van Helsing’ produces an impressive 25 buds on 5 branches, ensuring a long-lasting and abundant floral display.

This outstanding cultivar received the Junior Citation (JC) in 2012 and went on to earn the Honorable Mention (HM) Award in 2018, recognizing its exceptional garden performance and quality.

A powerful and award-winning daylily ideal for borders, focal plantings, and collections emphasizing toothy edges, strong scapes, and saturated color.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Van Helsing’
Hybridizer: Polston
Introduction Year: 2013
Plant Height: Approximately 26 inches (66 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Bloom Season: Midseason
Rebloom: Yes
Foliage Type: Dormant
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Branching: 5 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 25 buds
Flower Color: Red
Edge Detail: White teeth
Throat Color: Green
Parentage: Red Ragamuffin × Larry’s Obsession
Awards: Junior Citation (JC) 2012; Honorable Mention (HM) 2018
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms
Garden Use: Borders, focal plantings, perennial beds, daylily collections