Big Time Happy Daylily

Big Time Happy Daylily brings upgraded flower size and lasting performance to one of the most dependable perennials in American gardens. With bright lemon-yellow 4" blooms—nearly an inch wider than ‘Happy Returns’—this variety shows off lightly ruffled petals and a vivid green throat. It begins blooming in early summer and continues steadily through frost, offering clean color, compact structure, and remarkable durability in challenging sites.

Improved flower size on a proven favorite: Darrel Apps, the breeder behind ‘Happy Returns’, designed Big Time Happy to elevate everything gardeners loved about the original. The flower form is broader, the petals slightly ruffled, and the color just as cheerful—making it an excellent update to a longtime favorite.

Extended season of color: Thanks to its high bud count and reblooming habit, Big Time Happy starts the season strong and keeps going until frost. Its long bloom window helps maintain color and structure in sunny beds, borders, and containers without replanting or constant care.

Ideal for challenging conditions: This daylily is known for its toughness. It holds up in dry soil, city pollution, roadside salt, and even under Black Walnut trees. Whether on a slope, beside a sidewalk, or in a low-maintenance border, it delivers dependable beauty where other plants may struggle.

Compact and fragrant: At just 18" tall, Big Time Happy is right at home in smaller spaces. The plants are lightly fragrant, adding a soft scent near patios, walkways, or front entries—places where you want a sensory bonus in addition to visual appeal.

Tetraploid strength: As a tetraploid daylily, Big Time Happy has double the chromosome count of standard varieties. This leads to thicker petals, stronger stems, and overall improved vigor in the landscape.