Daylilies are among the most popular perennials and for good reason. Daylilies are easy to grow and don't require much in the way of maintenance. Daylilies are very adaptable to a wide variety of soils and conditions. It's one of the features that make them popular landscape plants. You'll find them planted along streets and sidewalks, often under rock mulch, blooming away.
That being said, you'll get the best from your daylilies if you take the time to prepare the planting site soil properly. Daylilies do best in full sun. They'll tolerate light shade but flower best when they receive at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Daylilies belong to the genus Hemerocallis, a Greek word made up of two parts: Hemera meaning day and Kallos meaning beauty. An appropriate name, since each flower lasts only one day. Given that established daylilies produce an abundance of flowers that open over a long period of time, your plant will produce blooms on a daily basis through much of the season, especially if you keep up with the maintenance through the season. Removing spent blooms soon after flowering will keep your plants looking well-groomed and encourages re-blooming.
We have well-rooted daylilies in our Perennial section, ready to take home and plant. Daylilies perform best when planted in an area where they’ll receive at least six hours of sunlight. Once the site has been selected, it’s important to amend the soil with organic material. Earth Essentials Sheep, Peat and Compost is a good choice. Mix the Sheep, Peat and Compost with the native soil at a 50:50 ratio. Make the planting hole twice as wide and one and a half times as deep as the one-gallon container your daylily came in. Remove the daylily from its pot and place in the planting hole so the crown of the plant is even with the surrounding ground. Next, add enough soil to cover the root system. Now, mix three and one-half tablespoons of Root Stimulator to one gallon of water and pour into the planting hole. Finish up by filling the rest of the planting hole with amended soil. Through the season, feed your daylilies with a general fertilizer such as 11-15-11. Easy to grow, low maintenance daylilies are hardy perennials that thrive in our climate. They establish quickly, grow vigorously under a variety of conditions and will provide color to your summer garden for many years to come.
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ReplyDeleteYour blog clears that daylilies make an immense contribution to the garden! With its remarkable range of bloom sizes and colors, it's easy to find one that meets your desires.
If anyone reading this is also looking for great flowers, I highly recommend checking out Merrilily Gardens. They have a fantastic selection of daylillies for every kind of garden, and their customer service is top-notch.
And if you're in the Woodstock area, definitely get in touch with them about bulk daylilies. I recently ordered a bunch for my own garden, and they're absolutely stunning!
Thanks again for all the great content you share here. I'm looking forward to your next post!