By Julie Christensen
Daylilies(Hemerocallis)are among the most beautiful , low - maintenance perennial you could mature in the garden . Native to Asia , daylilies have naturalize throughout the U.S. , and are often seen growing wild along ditches in both full sun and partial shade . Note that daylilies andtrue lilies(Lillium)are two different types of flowers .
Old diverseness of daylily flowers , include ‘ Europa ’ and the classic ‘ Stella de Oro ’ are deserving growing , but do n’t forget new hybrids . Today , daylilies come in a wide variety of chromaticity , from deep scarlet , orangish and pinkish to lavender and blanched . Daylilies come in dwarf variety , and may also have fringe , curl or ruffled rosiness . New tetraploid hybrids have larger , more extravagant flowers . In the south , try evergreen or semi - evergreen type that stay fleeceable most of the yr .
Hermocallis means “ beautiful for a day , ” and refers to the fact that the flowers generally bloom for one day only before closing . Do n’t let this discourage you . One stem grow multiple flowers that open over a menstruation of several weeks . Daylilies bloom from early summertime through pin , depending on the cultivar and some varieties are rebloomers .
Planting and Caring for Daylilies
daylily maturate from tuberous rhizome . From these rhizomes shape a spread heap of undimmed greenish , strap - same foliage . Atop the leaves appear grandiloquent stems with multiple anthesis branches . industrial plant daylily from greenhouse plants or divisions in late summer to descend . you could also institute them in the natural spring , although flowering will be diminished during the first time of year .
Daylilies tolerate most soils , let in alkaline and slightly acidic soils , but they do need good drainage . to a fault rich stain can further leafy growth instead of flowering . remedy the land with compost or manure to improve drainage and texture . drudge holes as deep as the roots and double as broad . Make a thin ridge of soil in the center of the holes . adjust the daylily plants so their roots rest on either side of the ridge . The crowns of the plants – which are where the leaves play the roots – should sit no more than 1 inch beneath the grease surface . tauten the stain gently around the plant and water the soil well .
Daylilies have a report for being drouth large-minded and they do resist dry conditions . However , they ’ll bloom better if they get weekly wet . Fertilize daylilies in the spring with 1 tablespoon of 0 - 10 - 10 fertilizer . Do n’t overfertilize , though , which will melt off blooms .
Snip the stems back after the flora have bloom to remove the flower bracts . If grant to go to seed , you ’ll notice less flower the next time of year . Divide daylilies every 5 to 7 years , as flowering and development slows . To divide them , skip the leaves back to 8 to 10 inches . practice a shovel or garden crotch to dig around the intact plant . Lift it out of the earth . Divide the plant with a sharp knife into several piece . Replant the pieces . At some point , you ’ll believably have more daylilies than you know what to do with . part leftovers with friends and neighbour .
Potential Pests and Problems
day lily rarely sustain from disease or pesterer problem . In humid climate , you may observe daylily leaf streak . rot may occur in laborious , sodden soils . Aphids , mite , snails and slugs are the most coarse worm pests , but they seldom cause significant price . Treat aphid and mites with insecticidal oils or soaps . To battle slug and escargot , rip away any mulch and allow the ground to dry out . Set snail traps if necessary .
Sometimes , the independent job with daylily is their vigorous growth . If you make up one’s mind to move or replace daylilies , be certain to dig out every last rhizome . Even then , small bits may persist and you may find yourself perpetrate out daylily for a few geezerhood before you finally eradicate them .
Varieties of Daylily Flowers Worth Trying
There are hundreds of daylily cultivar on the grocery today . Choose varieties accommodate to your region and pay attention to the ripe size of it of the plant life . gnome varieties make excellent borders . Larger cultivar are attractive at the back of the garden . works several cultivars to extend the blossom time of year .
To learn more about daylilies , visit the following links :
Daylilyfrom Clemson Cooperative Extension
Growing Dayliliesfrom the University of Vermont Extension
Better Homes and Gardens cover the staple of daylily flower careon YouTube .
