Daylily plant named ‘Blazing Returns’

Abstract

A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the semi-evergreen type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled red flowers displaying substantial substance, and a tunnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends in mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 15 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of  Hemerocallis  plant of the semi-evergreen type, which:
 (a) forms attractive ruffled red flowers having substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form, 
 (b) possesses a long blooming season with substantially continuous blooming, 
 (c) exhibits a propensity to readily display a plurality of fans, 
 (d) readily forms a plurality of scapes per fan over the flowering season, and 
 (e) produces a plurality of buds on each scape; 
 
       substantially as illustrated and described.