Red Volunteer Daylily

$14.99 each, 3 for $39.99

5.00 out of 5 based on 66 customer ratings
(66 customer reviews)

In stock

* 7″ bloom, 30″ tall, Mid Season, SEV

‘Red Volunteer’ daylily is one of our own introductions and a favorite of garden visitors and past customers. This award-winning variety does just what you want it to do – it grows well, has excellent foliage, and, of course, plenty of gorgeous blooms.

Consistently at the top of the Popularity Poll and was runner up for the Stout Medal. Chosen as an All American Selection and was featured in Better Homes and Gardens as an Editor’s Choice.

Winner of the Lenington All American Award for varieties that perform well around the country and the Award of Merit.

Click here to see all our Oakes Introductions

Red Volunteer is one of five daylilies in our All-American collection. If you are in need of a daylily collection with proven performance around the country, the All-American collection is for you!

Visit our YouTube channel to see all our videos on daylilies


FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

LIFETIME GUARANTEE

FREE “BONUS” PLANT(S) IN EVERY ORDER

EXTRA-LARGE PLANTS

Red Volunteer Daylily Features:

‘Red Volunteer’ daylily is one of our own introductions and a favorite of garden visitors and past customers. This award-winning variety does just what you want it to do – it grows well, has excellent foliage, and, of course, plenty of gorgeous blooms.

Consistently at the top of the Popularity Poll and was runner up for the Stout Medal. Chosen as an All American Selection and was featured in Better Homes and Gardens as an Editor’s Choice.

Hybridized by our founder, Bill Oakes, Red Volunteer has become a symbol of sorts for Oakes Daylilies. Large 7″ bright red blooms act like a beacon to welcome visitors to the garden. Scapes grow close to 3′ tall in our East Tennessee garden.

Blooming in mid season, we usually see it here in zone 7 around mid June. That means Red Volunteer is usually in full force for our annual Daylily Festival each June. If you are to our north, you’ll see it a few weeks after we do. If you live to our south, you’ll can expect to see it early June.

Red Volunteer is a semi-evergreen variety; it has been proven to grow well in gardens across the country. We’d love this daylily even if it wasn’t one of our own. We think it looks gorgeous on its own in a mass planting but you can’t go wrong if you want to pair it with orange, yellow, gold or dark purple daylilies.

Winner of the Lenington All American Award for varieties that perform well around the country and the Award of Merit.

Click here to see all our Oakes Introductions

Red Volunteer is one of five daylilies in our All-American collection. If you are in need of a daylily collection with proven performance around the country, the All-American collection is for you!

Visit our YouTube channel to see all our videos on daylilies


Additional information

Awards

All American Daylily Selection, Lenington All-American Award, Award of Merit

Bloom Period

Bloom Season

Bloom Size

Color

Foliage Types

Height

Hybridizer

Shipping Season

Soil Type

Sun Exposure

Zone Range

3 to 9

HOW TO GROW DAYLILIES: Daylilies are very easy-to-grow. They like a lot of sun and they like a lot of water. For more information on how to care for daylilies, click here.
WHAT DAYLILIES CAN I GROW: Most of you can grow any of the daylilies we sell. If you live in an area with a sustained cold period like we do in East Tennessee, you can grow all the varieties. However, If you live in an area that doesn’t get freezing weather in the winter (like zones 9 and 10), dormant varieties won’t work for you; you’ll need to choose evergreen or semi-evergreen varieties.

BIG PLANTS! When it comes to daylily plants, bigger is better! All of the plants we ship will be three fans or larger — two or three times (or more) what you might receive from other companies. Larger plants get established faster and bloom more quickly!

FARM-FRESH TO YOU! All of your plants will be freshly dug when you order. The leaves are trimmed and the plants are washed and air-dried. Your daylilies will be out of the ground less than 48 hours before they’re headed your way.

BONUS DAYLILIES: We send free daylilies (we call them “bonus” daylilies) with every order. These daylilies are equal to about 20% of your order, you get to choose what you’d like at checkout.

ABOUT US: Oakes Daylilies is a family-owned daylily farm that’s been in business for three generations. Our daylilies grow in home gardens, city parks and botanical gardens across the nation– including Hawaii and Canada. We are known in the industry as Daylily Experts and grow over 1000 varieties of daylilies on nearly 70 acres in East Tennessee. But over 50 years ago, we started just like you—with one daylily in a home garden.

Share your thoughts!

5 out of 5 stars

66 reviews

Let us know what you think...

66 reviews with a 5-star rating

  1. Best increase of 7 varieties

    martha (verified owner)

    I planted 7 daylilies from Oakes this year. This one has by far more increase than any of the others. It has bloomed once so far. A very nice red. I am fairly new to daylilies. It is doing well and obviously likes it here in zone 4 where we have an arid climate

    Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  2. Red Velvet

    whitetiger5810 (verified owner)

    This is my new favorite daylily. It bloomed for first time today and I was blown away by the rich velvet red. It has very large hardy fans that grow quickly, becoming a large clump, and the blooms are just breathtaking.

    Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  3. Top Notch Red!

    Mary D.: Zone 8b (verified owner)

    I have been growing this day lily since the mid 1990’s, first in Lexington, Ky, zone 6, then I moved it to Zone 8 b in South Mississippi. It never missed a beat. It’s color red is so rich, it increases amazingly, and it always delights me. I was happily awed when I discovered Oakes is the hybridizer of what I consider the very best of daylilies!
    Mary D.
    South Mississippi
    Zone 8b

    Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  4. One of my most favorite reds!

    Kay Anderson

    Its hard to describe the color on this one…a deep dark velvety red, not the orange red of others I own – one of my favorite bloomers in my garden. Catches your eye – grows well in my zone 5a, Stanwood, MI garden – lots of blooms!

    Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  5. One of my FAVs

    arc2051

    Strong, sturdy, large blooms and beautiful, and photographs nice against a cloudy sky.

    Photo has been removed

    Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  6. One person found this helpful

    My all time favorite

    marty7900 (verified owner)

    I love this lily! I have 6, I wish I had 60. The most beautiful true red lily I have ever seen. Beautiful in my Florida garden.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  7. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Beautiful flowers, quick multiplier and can take the heat~

    Eileen Waszkiewicz (verified owner)

    My previous garden on Long Island was filled with Oakes’ daylilies. A favorite was Red Volunteer – huge red blooms you could see from a distance. We moved to NC and I had a whole new garden to redesign. In addition I belong to our HOA’s Garden Club. I ordered Red Volunteer for my new residential garden and our Garden Club’s new pollinator garden. North Carolina Summers are tough – sunny and very hot. Red Volunteer was put into the ground in April. We had blooms in both gardens. Red Volunteer has thrived in the heat and sun…I already have new fans and cannot wait for the second year blooms. If you want a stately beautiful red daylily, this is the one to buy.

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  8. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Stunning!

    Lynda Fox

    This was my first Summer with Red Volunteer, and I’m so glad I ordered it. The color is amazing, the blooms are so big atop the tall scapes – it really steals the show. The color does not fade in the heat, sun, or rain, and it just keeps popping out tons of blooms!

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  9. A winner every year!

    Mary

    Red Volunteer is tall with large gorgeous red (pink not orange red) blooms. Sturdy stocks and petals. Foliage is nice and Red Volunteer multiples nicely in my clay soil. The blooms do not fade in my full mid west sun and they keep on blooming for a long time. A must have lily.

    Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  10. One person found this helpful

    Stunning blooms!

    Dennis Shannon (verified owner)

    I have Red Volunteers in several areas of my garden. They thrive in PA Zone 6 in both partial and limited sun. Fabulous color!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  11. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful

    Red Volunteer screams Look at Me!!!

    Jolene

    If you want a real show-off in your garden you need Red Volunteer! My absolute fav red & I have lots of reds! Kansas 5b

    Upvote if this was helpful (4) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  12. Good Looking

    Kathryn Commons

    I’ve had this about 10 years at least. I’ve divided it pretty aggressively because it’s just so good looking.

    Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  13. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Best of the red!

    Ramona (verified owner)

    Love, love, love! Starts string, lots of blooms that are a gorgeous red that survives heat, drought, and rain. Does so well here in West Michigan

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  14. One person found this helpful

    Barbara Gilbertson (verified owner)

    I wish it was rebloom, but it’s blooms are so outstanding it is more than worth buying.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  15. One person found this helpful

    Red Volunteer A Fire Engine Red Velvet Day Lily A SHOW Stopper !!!!!!!!!!!!

    Eileen Kimmey

    it is an Absolutely Stunning Daylily !!!!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  16. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    My red guys

    Diane (verified owner)

    I do love all of my reds! This is 3rd or 4th year since I planted, and we had a wet spring, and I’ve got my sprinklers working better, and it is surprising what a little water can do! Bloomed great, and clump has finally attained it stated height. Even expanding. In my clay, that is as good as it gets. Really pretty this year! I’m sure if you have decent soil, yours will be really pretty right away, but gotta have some patience in my garden!

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  17. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful

    Red Volunteer- a bright red beauty!

    CypressCreekDaylilyClub

    This tall red beauty has grown in my Houston garden almost since it was introduced in 1984. A strong hardy grower for more than 30 years, Red Volunteer more than any other daylily I grow earns the Red in its name. when you have grown daylilies for as long as I have you become a good judge of quality. It is a showy standout amid my ohter daylilies. I look forward to seeing it each season as it shows that bright red color for all to see!
    Anna Rosa Houston, TX

    Upvote if this was helpful (4) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  18. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful

    If you love red

    DalriadaOne

    You will love these beauties. Nice size blooms. Mine showed out this year! All winter I look at Oake’s catalog wondering which to add and wait for the daylily festival in my yard. Is there any help for us like Daylilies Anonymous??? I’m hooked.

    Upvote if this was helpful (6) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  19. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful

    Red Volunteer - Pretty to see!

    Donna Kudlicki

    Very pretty, doesn’t fade in the sun. Multiplied quickly and outgrew the small spot I had it in so have divided it and now have the pleasure of seeing it in two spots. One placement is a little distance from my house and Red Volunteer shows up well from my window or porch. So glad I bought it!

    Upvote if this was helpful (4) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  20. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Absolutely beautiful!

    Hippie (verified owner)

    We grow over 200 daylilies, and this one stands out from the rest. Perfect in every way.

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  21. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful

    great plants!

    SADIERUTH (verified owner)

    After I ordered these I wasn’t able to plant them right away because my move to a new home didn’t go as planned. They sat in a garage for 3 weeks before I got them in them in the ground. And after planting I barely watered them. I know daylilies are tough but I didn’t expect these to live. But they are doing amazing! No blooms yet but I’m in zone 4 and didn’t plant till June so I’m not expecting any till flowers till next year. Plants look healthy and are full of thick green leaves. Amazing!

    Upvote if this was helpful (5) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  22. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Red beauty

    Melinda Soule (verified owner)

    Red Volunteer is a beautiful daylily. I planted it last fall and it was full of big gorgeous this summer. I really love it.

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  23. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful

    Red Volunteer, so impressed!

    Anita Dunlap (verified owner)

    I received Red Volunteer in late April. This was my first order from Oakes Daylilies. 1. I was so impressed by the number of fans and condition of the plants on arrival. 2. By July, I had four blooms, which I didn’t plan on any blooms until next season. I was so impressed by the red coloring and sturdiness of scapes. I planted Red Volunteer in a south facing sunny location. The red coloring did not fade. I am in zone 6.

    Upvote if this was helpful (3) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  24. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful

    A Great Red

    [email protected]

    It’s Aug 4th & I thought it had finished blooming when the last bloom faded two weeks ago & the proliferations started growing! Nope, another scape with many buds is growing up right now! I’m tickled! I’ll be able to enjoy more blooms this year and have several more Red Volunteers next year which couldn’t be better. A very lovely daylily!

    Upvote if this was helpful (3) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  25. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful

    My All Time Favorite

    Kay Comer

    The first time I laid eyes on this daylily was at the Owensboro Botanical Garden. It lined the both sides of the walkway to the Visitors Center. I was blown away! Had to have my own. This one never fails never disappoints. Big Beautiful Blooms in profusion. Very long bloom time in the richest red imaginable. Plus it gives you the bonus of proliferations. My very favorite daylilies out of 62 (and counting).

    Upvote if this was helpful (5) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  26. One person found this helpful

    Red Volunteer. Zone 5

    Roger (verified owner)

    I ordered Red Volunteer last September and it started blooming the last week in June. It has several scapes and many buds. It is absolutely beautiful. This is a must for everyone that likes a beautiful red..I highly recommend Red Volunteer and give it a high five.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  27. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful

    Kay Comer

    The first time I saw this daylily it was lining the approach to the Visitor Center at the Botanical Garden in Owensboro. I was blown away, could not count the number of huge true red blooms. Had to have one myself. Planted in the fall and come June it had several flower scapes. Last summer was very wet. It kept on blooming, then rewarded us with 15 proliferations!! Now that is like a gift from the gardening fairy. This is my favorite daylily. Cannot go wrong here.

    Upvote if this was helpful (4) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  28. One person found this helpful

    Red Volunteer

    Reta Fritchman

    What is your hardiness zone? Zone 7

    Red Volunteer is one of my personal favorites! You can’t beat the rich red blossoms that stay gorgeous all day long! And I have to say that Yamei Liu’s photo in the 2016 daylily photo contest is absolutely one of the most stunning daylily photos I’ve ever seen!!! Congratulations to you on your outstanding photography!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  29. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful

    near Yellowstone Park, outside Cody, WY

    Laine

    What is your hardiness zone? Zone 3

    I got this daylily from Oakes in 2008 and planted it on the south side of my house. I decided to grow daylilies because deer, elk, and rabbits leave them alone. It has been vigorous from the first year with tall leaves that stay green all summer, and puts up multiple scapes, with many huge red blooms on each scape. It blooms for at least month from mid June through mid to late July. It now covers an area of approximately 5 feet across the front of the house without having been divided. If you want a daylily that thrives in really tough growing conditions, (hot and dry in summer and cold and dry in winter, lots of wind, clay soil), and is beautiful to boot, this is it. Interestingly, that was my first year of investing in daylilies, and I mostly ordered peachy varieties that were fragrant. But out of all the daylilies I ordered that year, Red Volunteer and Wayside King Royale turned out to be my favorites and are still at the top of my list.

    Upvote if this was helpful (7) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  30. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful

    Mary S

    What is your hardiness zone? Zone 6

    A striking, rich red daylily that is very hardy and established itself magnificently during their second summer here in central Illinois. They are just going wild – my favorite daylily!

    Upvote if this was helpful (3) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  31. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI

    This is one of the best daylilies in my collection. It never ceases to amaze me with its brilliant color, size and beauty! It is incredibly resilient here in our cold Michigan clime. Another great characteristic about this wonderful daylily is that it is a fast increaser. From one plant I purchased from Oakes a few years back I now have many in my front and backyard! You cannot go wrong purchasing this great daylily, do it soon! TP, SCShrs Michigan

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  32. One person found this helpful

    Johns Creek, GA

    Even the seed pods are huge! Such a striking flower. This was a ‘bonus’ plant from a gift that was sent to me, and I’ve been ordering from Oakes and their sister company since. I have so muchmyellow and peach lilies, that the huge red flowers really make a statement. 10 stars all the way.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  33. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Sugar Land, TX

    I absolutely love this daylily. You will never find a more beautiful red daylily than Red Volunteer. Here it is mid-June and this daylily is still blooming and more buds are coming. Even living on the Gulf Coast with the Texas heat this flower doesn’t fade to pale. Just beautiful is the only way to describe this flower.

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  34. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Birmingham, AL

    While I tend to say that whichever daylily I’m looking at is my favorite, to be honest, Red Volunteer is my all-time favorite. The rich, red velvet blooms hold up to the heat, the sun, the rain, and it is so prolific. It was the very first one I ever bought, and it just turned me on to daylilies. I have divided it so many times, and it also has produced proliferations that grow quickly and bloom just as profusely as the parent plant. You have to love it!

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  35. One person found this helpful

    Whitwell, TN

    My Red Volunteers are the most prolific daylilies in my collection. Tons of blooms since the first of June and still producing. This variety has to be the anchor of any daylily garden. You won’t ever regret getting this red beauty.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  36. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful

    Brunswickq, GA

    This is my favority daylily by far. It blooms nearly all summer in my garden. Very showy. I’ve divided it twice and it continues to grow. If I could only have one daylily, it would be Red Volunteer!

    Upvote if this was helpful (3) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  37. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Maryville, TN

    All of my daylilies come from Oakes and they are all beautiful – however, the Red Volunteer is my favorite, by far! The rich, bold color stands out, commanding my attention towards its’ gorgeous face and it makes me smile every time! This flower is hardy and keeps blooming and blooming. I would heartily recommend this flower to anyone!

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  38. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful

    Humboldt, TN

    This was one of my first daylilies and is still my favorite. Some red lilies fade in full sun but this one holds its color and shape all day long, on the West side of the house with NO shade. It is near our entrance so visitors must pass it and most people ask about it. It also forms clumps quickly and sends up lots of scapes. Each of my clumps boasts 8 scapes and they are full of buds. I have eight blooms on one clump today and 5 on the other. You can’t go wrong with this daylily. It’s easily a 12 on a scale of 1-10!

    Upvote if this was helpful (3) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  39. One person found this helpful

    New Tazewell, TN

    This is a real eye-catcher! Deep crimson blooms with with streaks make it really stand out! Many large blooms on each scape make it one of my favorites.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  40. One person found this helpful

    newport, RI

    Received this one as part of a mixed order could not beleive you included this one,the best red.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  41. One person found this helpful

    East Walpole, MA

    A real beauty. You’ll love this lily, it’s red color is the best I’ve seen and a true eye catcher in my garden.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  42. One person found this helpful

    Chicago, IL

    I just planted it this spring and I didn’t necessarily expect it to bloom, or for the blooms to be full-sized. But, even though the foilage was still small, it sent up 2 thick, tall scapes (taller than any other daylily I have) and now it is blooming like crazy, and absolutely beautiful. I’d seen photos and read good reviews but you really have to see this one to believe it. It really is stunning.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  43. One person found this helpful

    Hazel Crest, IL

    I planted this daylily in the heat of last summer and waited all winter and spring for it to bloom. It was well worth the wait. Absolutely gorgeous! Deep velvety crimson – thick stems – lots and lots of buds and excellent increase. If I could only grow one red daylily, this would be it! There’s really nothing left to add. These are incredible.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  44. One person found this helpful

    Las Vegas, NV

    Worth the wait! Planted in part sun, under a pepper tree, in March, 2008, did not bloom until June 2009, but spectaclular when it did. The red is deep and does not fade; the white rib in the center of the petals shows to good effect, and we have had neighbors stop and admire several times. Have not seen as beautiful a daylily anywhere else in Las Vegas – certainly not at the nurseries. A real stand out in any garden, and a prolific bloomer.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  45. One person found this helpful

    West Babylon, NY

    Inspires awe…so beautiful, it is all that I had hoped for! Red with white ribs easing down the center of the petals – it takes your breath away!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  46. One person found this helpful

    Indian Trail, NC

    This daylily has moved with me to three different locations and has thrived beautifully each time. The blooms are vivid and eye-catching, with my neighbors all asking “what is that?”. It remains one of my very favorites.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  47. One person found this helpful

    pleasant hill, MO

    This is a must have for the garden. It will be noticed anywhere it is planted. Besides having such a vivid red color (which does not fade in the sun), the blooms are huge. I gave a start to my neighbor because she fell in love with it. Her daughter saw it and is now waiting for her own start. She won’t have to wait very long. This is a strong plant that makes large clumps after it establishes itself.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  48. One person found this helpful

    MAHWAH, NJ

    Wow! This is such a gorgeous red! It’s solid and sturdy and the petals look like rich red velvet. I am always impressed with the quality of your bulbs, but this one should make you especially proud. It is absolutely stunning in the garden with its big bold blooms. I plan to order more of the Oakes’ created daylilies from now on!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  49. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    bristol, TN

    This is absolutely the most amazing daylily I have ever grown – my #1! It’s a wonderful vivid red, very fragrant and not fussy. Mine is blooming like mad in semi-shade and never fails to draw me all the way up the hill to stare in awe at it and get my nose dusted with pollen. My advice – plant this one right outside your door for maximum viewing pleasure!

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  50. One person found this helpful

    Longmont, CO

    WOW! Planted in fall of 2007, bloomed like crazy in July 2008! I counted 12 buds on one scape! The flower is huge and such a bold bright cherry red. Absolutely fabulous!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  51. One person found this helpful

    Greenbrier, TN

    Planted three of these daylilies in summer of 2007–cannot believe how much they have already multiplied! Received the first bloom on June 13, 2008—the next day there were 4 blooms and plenty more buds yet to bloom. The color is a deep rich red and is perfectly gorgeous in form. The fans are large with beautiful greenery–not raggedy. Glad to have this beauty in my garden!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  52. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Galva, IL

    This lily blooms over a long period and spreads to allow divisions. Mine is lighter red with the white veins extending farther down the petals. It is still a very reliable and pretty lily. Especially looks pretty tucked in with greenery.

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  53. One person found this helpful

    Goodlettsville, TN

    Bought this daylily based, solely, on the raving reviews. AND, they were right! This is a superior daylily with stunning color and a prolific bloomer. Liked it so much that I bought another for a different bed. Can’t imagine a daylily garden without one.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  54. One person found this helpful

    Harveys Lake, PA

    This is ONE of the most beautiful daylilies I have gotten from you and I have many in my garden. I have it planted amongst Yellow and Orange ones and it is gorgeous. I hate telling people where I got it from because I don’t want them to have it.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  55. One person found this helpful

    sebastopol, CA

    Red Volunteer has been a wonderful surprise. I put it in a pot in June 2005, and it started blooming right away. This year it’s amazing, with profuse brilliant red blooms starting late May.(Northern California, Sunset Zone 15).

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  56. Auburn, AL

    Red Volunteer is a 10. My wife and I remember this daylily during the cold days of winter. We wait for its return in early summer. Much like Auburn and Tennessee football in the autumn,there is no substitute. It stands on it’s own. What a great daylily!

    Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  57. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful

    Hood, VA

    This fabulous red blooms freely in my garden in Virginia, despite being in quite a lot of shade below a large pine. It is even more gorgeous in my mother’s garden in Pennsylvania, blooming extravagantly in terrible, heavily compacted clay.

    Upvote if this was helpful (4) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  58. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

    Melville, NY

    Can I rate this one a 12 or a 15? I have Red Volunteer in my west border, my back yard and my east woodland garden. It performs in sun, in shade, with an excess of moisture, with a shortage of moisture….anywhere, anyway at all! This one’s a superstar. The color is a gorgeous blue-red, not orange-y at all.

    Upvote if this was helpful (2) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  59. One person found this helpful

    Medina, OH

    I not a big fan of red, but this daylily is incredible. The size and color are beautiful. It’s planted next to Mary Todd and they look wonderful together.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  60. One person found this helpful

    Owensboro, KY

    It doesn’t get much better than this! This variety has huge gorgeous blooms. The red color makes every thing come to life in my garden. Highly recommemded!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  61. One person found this helpful

    Knoxville, TN

    Red Volunteer was the first daylily I purchased. It’s performance is outstanding. No other red daylily surpasses it. The petals are almost like velvet.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  62. One person found this helpful

    Trussville, AL

    Abundant bloomer for 3 years! Absolutely breathtaking .. one of my very favorites. I plan to divide it this fall to give ‘pop’ to a couple of other places in my gardens.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  63. One person found this helpful

    Wakefield, RI

    This statuesque, red daylily has been the backbone of my daylily garden for 3 years now. Each of my plants produces several scapes which are tall and strong and easily able to support a good number of quite large blooms, even through the heavy winds of summer thunderstorms. This is a lovely plant, especially in multiples.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  64. One person found this helpful

    BARTLETT, TN

    Red Volunteer has been in my garden only one year, but is already a favorite! It bloomed beautifully even it’s first year, and was a real show-stopper! I had strangers, driving by, stop to ask which variety this is. This one survived our intense summer heat, and our drought of last summer very well. I look forward to this one blooming again this year!

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

  65. One person found this helpful

    Richmond, VA

    This was one of my first daylilies, before I knew anything about them, and it is still one of my favorites. It always blooms well, no matter what kind of winter or spring we have. It’s a big, dark, heavy red that holds up well all day long, even in Southern heat.

    Upvote if this was helpful (1) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

×

Login

Register

Continue as a Guest

Don't have an account? Sign Up