Daylily and Hardy geranium hybrids are often considered for the same spot in the garden (flowers, ground cover, pollinator friendly, container). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Hemerocallis × hybrida 80 cm × 60 cm after 10 years
Garden daylilies are almost indestructible, long-lived perennials: above a clump of arching, grassy leaves they carry trumpet-shaped flowers for weeks…
Geranium × hybridum 50 cm × 70 cm after 10 years
This record covers the garden cranesbills sold by cultivar name: loose mounds of cut leaves with saucer-shaped blue, purple, pink or white flowers,…
Daylily is hardier: down to -40 °C, against -29 °C for Hardy geranium hybrids.
Daylily tolerates drought better than Hardy geranium hybrids.
Hardy geranium hybrids is cheaper: about €5.40 at the size usually planted, against about €9.90 for Daylily.
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Feature
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Daylily
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Hardy geranium hybrids
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| Group | Perennial | Perennial |
| Size after 10 years | 80 cm × 60 cm | 50 cm × 70 cm |
| Ultimate size | 0.2–1.5 m × 30–90 cm | 0.3–1 m × 0.3–1 m |
| Growth rate | Medium | no data |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay | Average garden soil |
| Hardiness | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Flowering | May–September, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, white | May–September, blue, purple, pink, white |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | High | Medium |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Planting distance | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Toxic | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Non-toxic | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | approx. €9.90 | approx. €5.40 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 13, 2026
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