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DAYLILY CULTUREPlanting and growing daylilies. |
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| Location: | Daylilies perform best when planted in a sunny location that receives a minimum of four to six hours of sun. |
| Spacing: | Allow 18 to 24 inch spacing between plants. |
| Planting: |
Potted daylilies may remain in their containers indefinitely as long as you continue to water them and there is ample room for their roots.
Plants shipped from growers are usually sent bare root and should be planted within a few days. If this is not possible, they may be held in a shady spot with their roots covered by a damp soil medium. Before putting your daylilies in the ground, examine the plant and remove any damaged roots. Work the soil and any ammendments to a depth of at least one foot deep. Make a mound in the center of the planting hole and spread the roots over the mound. Cover and water in. The daylily should be set to the depth it was previously growing. This is easy to see due to the color change at the base of the plant. The crown should not be more than one inch below the soil surface. |
| Watering: | Although daylilies will tolerate drought conditions, their performance is enhanced by giving them about an inch of water per week during the bloom season. |
| Fertilizing: | I find that daylilies will perform well with an annual top dressing of mulch. If you choose to feed your plants, a balanced fertilizer in the early spring and/or just before bloom season will be more than adequate. |
| Pests: | Daylilies are remarkably pest free. In the Pacific Northwest, slug control may be necessary. Aphids and thrips may affect the plant but ladybugs usually take care of those problems. If you are in a hurry to be rid of the insects, spraying them with a soapy solution works well. |