Custard Candy Daylily

Name: Custard Candy Daylily
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
SKU: 17336
Price: 41.18 USD
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Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'

Nature Hills Nursery

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Give your Custard Candy at least 6 hours of direct sun daily to ensure those creamy yellow blooms pop. While it tolerates partial shade, fewer hours of light will result in less vibrant flower color and fewer "rebloom" cycles throughout the summer.
Soil: These daylilies love rich, well drained soil but are famous for being "tough as nails" in heavy clay or sandy spots. If your soil is heavy clay, mix in some organic compost to improve drainage so the roots do not sit in water during winter.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water deeply twice a week to help the root system reach deep into the soil. Once established, Custard Candy is remarkably drought tolerant, but consistent moisture is the secret to getting that second flush of flowers in late summer. If the soil stays bone dry for too long, the plant may skip its reblooming phase to conserve energy.

Pruning Tips

Since these daylilies bloom on new growth produced during the current season, you should remove spent flower stalks (called scapes) all the way to the ground once they finish blooming. This tells the plant to stop making seeds and start making more flowers. In late autumn or early spring, simply pull away the dead, brown foliage to tidy up the clump and make room for fresh green shoots.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as the new leaves are poking through the ground. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer because this encourages tender green growth that can be easily damaged by the first frost. Think of spring feeding as giving the plant the fuel it needs for a marathon blooming season.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Get triple the color on Custard Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Custard Candy')! Creamy-yellow trumpets of broad overlapping petals, transition to bold maroon-red eyes before changing again to yellowish-green throats! Talk about a pollinator landing zone!

All this and fragrance too! The many scapes are filled with buds, each taking its turn opening for a day to give you a long display during the summer! Showing off against a superb backdrop of deep-green strappy foliage! Grassy foliage grows in defiance of the sun, wind, and rain. Custard Candy fills your gardens vividly all growing season!

Custard Candy is a sweet treat for the eyes and your local hummingbirds as well! Plus, it has a trick up its sleeve and reblooms again in the fall! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 9, these Tetraploid Daylilies are stout, hardy, and have the best color and longevity!

Planting and Application:

Traditional sunny border plants, Daylilies add uniform beauty and texture as rows, garden borders, and by defining edges and graceful lining walkways and paths! They look lovely spilling over Rock Gardens and the edges of stone steps, and are the finishing touch cascading over the tops of retaining walls!

Pollinator and Perennial gardens are lovely sites, as are Cut Flower gardens! What's best is how easy this perennial is to care for and assimilate into your landscape big or small! From small containers and window boxes to hillsides and slopes as erosion control and mass plantings - Daylilies are perfect for both commercial and residential sites.

Create focal points around seating areas, birdbaths, outdoor sculptures and urns. Or encircle trees, pergolas and gazebos with lush greenery skirting their base. Use as facer plants to hide the leggy bases of larger shrubs, along the fronts of your foundation plantings, and to perk up a weary evergreen hedge!

Many people employ Daylilies by their driveways and roads, because of how tolerant they are to salt spray in the winter, and how wonderfully Xeric they are! Plus Daylilies are on many fire-wise landscaping lists.

These space-saving lovelies are even perfect thrillers in planters and containers around your porch or patio in the sun! Fill planting tubs, and container gardens too! Don't stress too much about where exactly to place this plant for the best effect!

Tri-Color Blooms - Cream, Maroon & Yellow!
Handsome Green Strappy Foliage
Clumping Upright Growth
Fall Reblooming & Fragrant
Pollinators Galore!
Containers, Edging, Specimens, Accents & En Masse Color!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Loving full sun and partial shade, Custard Candy shines either way! Not particular on soil type, any well-drained medium works for these perennials. Provide regular moisture until they are established, and once they are, Daylilies are drought tolerant. Though they appreciate a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch to keep their roots insulated and hold moisture in more regularly.

Deadhead as soon as the summer flowers finish removing the flowering stems to the crown and you will be rewarded with new flowers in fall. Daylilies can sometimes be susceptible to rust and other foliage diseases, so it is important to cut all of the foliage to the ground in late fall after the plants have been exposed to a couple of frosts. Removing the foliage before winter prevents the overwintering of disease on the old leaves so it is best to always clean them up and dispose of the old foliage each year.

Full Sun & Part Shade
Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant
Moderate Moisture Needs - Low Once Established
Deadhead Regularly, Prune Late Fall & Divide Every 3-5 Years
Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Cold Hardy & Long Bloom Time

Extremely cold and drought tolerant, Daylilies are tough, hardy, and adaptable! Mother Nature can throw everything at Daylilies without phasing them! Order your own amazing Custard Candy Daylily for a triple treat this year by calling Nature Hills Nursery!

Botanical Name

Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'
Class

Asparagales
Species

hybrid
Cultivar

Custard Candy
Growing Zones

3-9
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1-2 ft
Sunlight

Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color

Purple, Red, White
Leaf Color

Green
Fall Color

Yellow
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Custard Candy Daylily rebloom, and when does it bloom?

Custard Candy Daylily blooms throughout summer with each flower lasting one day, then reblooms again in fall. The multiple scapes produce abundant buds that open in succession, creating an extended flowering display. Expect continuous color from early summer through the first frost in zones 3-9.

What type of soil does Custard Candy Daylily prefer?

Custard Candy Daylily thrives in well-draining soil and tolerates a wide range of conditions, from average garden soil to slightly sandy or clay soils. These hardy perennials adapt easily across zones 3-9. Plant in full sun for best blooms, available at naturehills.com.

How do I care for Custard Candy Daylily after planting?

Custard Candy Daylily thrives in zones 3-9 with minimal care once established. Water regularly the first year, then this drought-tolerant perennial handles sun, wind, and rain on its own. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage the fall rebloom and divide clumps every 3-4 years.

Is Custard Candy Daylily deer and rabbit resistant?

Daylilies like Custard Candy are generally deer and rabbit resistant due to their tough, strappy foliage and bitter taste. While no plant is 100% deer-proof, these hardy perennials are rarely browsed in zones 3-9. Plant them as natural barriers around more vulnerable plants for added protection.

Can Custard Candy Daylily tolerate drought and extreme cold?

Custard Candy Daylily thrives in USDA zones 3-9 with excellent cold tolerance and drought resistance once established. The grassy foliage grows in defiance of sun, wind, and rain. Water regularly the first season, then this hardy perennial needs minimal care. Shop at Nature Hills for this tough performer.

How is Custard Candy Daylily shipped, bare root or potted?

Custard Candy Daylily ships as a bare root perennial during the dormant season. These hardy zone 3-9 plants establish quickly once planted and watered in. Plant bare root daylilies in early spring for best summer blooms.

How long does Custard Candy Daylily live, and does it die back in winter?

Custard Candy Daylily is a long-lived perennial that dies back to the ground each winter in zones 3-9. The foliage will emerge fresh each spring and bloom through summer with a bonus fall rebloom. Cut back the dead foliage in late fall or early spring.