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Rainbow Rhythm ® ' Orange Smoothie ' daylily . Photo by Proven Winners .
Daylilies are popular , easy - to - produce , low - maintenance perennials that are tough , long - experience , and tolerant of nonperformance . They bloom profusely , though item-by-item heyday only last a single day , and variety number in the tens of M . daylily grow from fleshy root , unliketrue liliesthat mature from bulbs .
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DAYLILY BASICS
Zones:
3 - 9 , for most .
Height & spread:
Foliage clustering range from less than 1 foot to 3 feet grandiloquent . Flower scapes can be less than 1 foot to 6 feet tall , though most are 3 to 4 substructure .
Exposure:
Full sun . They may tolerate some light wraith ; however , flowering is best in full Sunday . ( See morefull - sun perennials . )
When do daylilies bloom?
Daylily flower colors & characteristics:
Are daylilies poisonous?
Daylilies are toxic to cat-o'-nine-tails , but not to blackguard or humans . However , they may cause tummy disturbed to dogs if ingested . They look similar to unfeigned lilies which are highly toxic to both dogs and cat . See moreCommon toxicant Plants for Dogs and Cats .
Are daylilies rabbit and deer resistant?
daylily are commonly safe fromrabbits . However , they are a preferent ofdeer , so sic up deterrents if ask .
HOW TO PLANT DAYLILIES
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When to plant:
Container - grow or bareroot daylilies can be implant in spring or no later than 6 weeks before the first frost in autumn . In mild climate , they can be set in summer . They ’ll take about a twelvemonth to establish themselves and then will distribute speedily , take form dense clumps .
Where to plant: :
For best blooming , plant in an region that will invite at least 6 hours of Lord’s Day . They will tolerate piteous grime tone , but not hapless drainage , so make trusted the site drains well . Daylilies are one of few plants that can be planted under dark walnut tree trees because they are not affected by the chemical juglone that is strip into the soil by the tree .
How to plant:
When transplanting daylily , either container - mature or bare - root , dig a pickle deeply enough so that the crown of the flora will be at the same height as originally grow . A ring of Edward Douglas White Jr. at the base of the leaf indicate what part was surreptitious . Ahigh - phosphorus fertilizercan be added to velocity growth . Keep newly plant daylilies watered well . Mulch can be lend to help oneself deem in moisture .
Daylilies are n’t usually arise from seed by gardener , as they seldom come unfeigned — meaning , have the same characteristics as the parent plant .
For more information on set bulbs , readBulbs 101 .
DAYLILY CARE GUIDE
Watering:
They will do best with consistent watering — about 1 inch per solar day . It is important to water plants regularly in spring when flower stalk and bud are forming and also while blooming . Some miscellany can stomach drouth better than others .
Soil:
Daylilies opt moist , average to rich , well - drain ground . They will tolerate wretched ground , but wo n’t tolerate inadequate drainage .
Amendments & fertilizer:
Daylilies benefit from a balanced plant food and appreciate some excess nitrogen in the spring . fertilise once or twice during the growing season ( spring ) and once in fall will encourage strong ontogenesis , larger bloom size , and winter hardiness .
Deadheading:
Remove spent blooms regularly to keep them look their adept . To debar seed pod from forming , verify you are getting the entire blossom and not just the petal . Deadheading is critical for subsequent flowering in reblooming type . Some say that because of the numeral of blooms they produce and the fact that they only last one solar day , deadheading can be a lot of piece of work . ( Note : Be thrifty with the darker empurpled varieties , they can defile your hands or clothes . )
Foliage maintenance:
Remove yellow or dead foliage from the al-Qaeda by grasping firmly and give a straightaway tug . After all blooming is done , plants can be fleece to the storey of new growth or 6 to 8 inches from the ground and stems cut back to the pedestal . Keep them watered well and you ’ll get decent regrowth in 2 to 4 week .
For reblooming types , but take dead or yellowed leaf is preferred over shearing because novel flower stalks may be geld off . In mild climates , plants may remain semi - evergreen , and cutting back should be done in former spring before bloom stalks come along .
Dividing:
Sparse flowering can be a signboard of overcrowding . Dig up and divide clumps every 3 to 4 years , or every 2 years for reblooming types . cautiously grind them up in late summer or early tumble , after bloom . cut back or pull the crowns aside cautiously , being sure to include 2 or 3 fans of leaves and a portion of the ancestor system with each cluster . Replant these naval division 12 to 18 inches aside and at the same deepness they were growing , and irrigate them in well .
Pests & diseases:
Although seldom bothered by pests , aphids , spider mitesorthripsmay attack flower bud or foliage . Slugs and snailscan also be attract to tender foliage . If daylily rusting ( a fungus that damages foliage ) is a trouble , you may want to consult a local greenhouse for rust - immune types to grow in your arena .
DAYLILY VARIETIES
photograph by : Proven Winners .
Rainbow Rhythm ® ‘ Orange Smoothie’—Buy now from Proven Winners
Height/Spread:
24 inches tall , 18 to 24 inches all-embracing
Bloom time:
Early summer to fall
Color:
Orange petal with light rose band
Strong , well - branched , heavily bud shaft hold fragrant orangish flowers . A rebloomer that bloom in midsummer and again later in the time of year .
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Rainbow Rhythm ® ‘ Ruby Spider’—Buy now from Proven Winners
34 inches tall , 18 to 24 in wide
Early summer
crimson red flower petal with fortunate pharynx
This award winner has large 9 - in peak with long , spoonful - shape petals . ‘ Ruby Spider ’ makes an telling visual wallop when planted one by one or en masse . come in this tall daylily at the back of a molding or bed .
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Mid - summer
Bright tangerine orangish flowers
A distinctive selection ! shiny orange blooms with twisted , ruffled petals truly make a instruction in border and bed . A taller daylily that does best in the middle or back of the seam .
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28 inches improbable , 18 to 24 inch wide-eyed
Early summertime to other nightfall
Pastel pink with purple centre & boundary
Perfect for a summer garden , this reblooming daylily is tough and will produce in almost any soil . blossom best in full sun .
photograph by : noxx/ Pixabay.com .
‘ Stella de Oro ’
15 inches grandiloquent , 18 to 24 inch wide
former summertime and into fall
halcyon sensationalistic with a benighted throat
This reblooming daylily continue the peak coming all summer and into fall . Its compact size makes it perfect for container or borders . The thinly fragrant yellow flowers are 2 - 3/4 ” across and have ruffled bound .
Photo by : Walters Gardens , Inc.
‘ Happy Returns ’
18 inches tall , 18 to 24 inch wide
Early summer and repetition sporadically until frost
Shades of yellow
This compact and fragrant sensationalistic day lily has good drought allowance . Its 3 ” flowers are fragrant and bloom on and off all summer and into fall .
‘ Pardon Me ’
Midsummer and again in mid - to - late spill
subtlety of redness with a yellow watermark and dark-green throat
This miniature rebloomer is a nocturnal day lily , intend that its flower start the night before . It is intemperately bud with 2- to 3 - inch blossom that have ruffled petal and liquid sepal .
‘ Joan Senior ’
30 column inch tall , 18 to 24 in all-embracing
Early to mid - summer and again in declivity
Shades of white
The closest to an actual white day lily , ‘ Joan Senior ’ has large 5 - column inch flowers with frilly and recurved sepals and flower petal with raised veining . Its leaf is evergreen in most climates .
‘ Strawberry Candy ’
26 column inch tall , 18 to 24 inches all-embracing
Mid - summertime and again later in fall
Shades of pink with yellowed pharynx
The blossom on this reblooming variety are 4 - 1/2 inches panoptic with frilled petals and smooth sepal .
‘ Bela Lugosi ’
33 inches tall , 18 to 24 inch spacious
Purple heyday with lime green throat
bang as one of the dear , this purple daylily holds its color well in the Sunday . Its flower are 6 in across and foliage is semi - evergreen .
‘ Desert Flame ’
36 inch tall , 18 to 24 inches wide of the mark
Shades of Au , orange and ruby-red
An first-class performing artist , this rebloomer has vivacious color and tall , strong scape .
‘ Little Grapette ’
12 to 18 in grandiloquent , 18 to 24 inches wide
sunglasses of purpleness with lime gullible throat
success of multiple awards , this miniature day lily ’s blooms are only 2 inches across . Its small sizing makes it perfect for the front of a molding .
LANDSCAPE DESIGN IDEAS
' Ruby Spider ' turn off flowers with Lemon Coral ® sedum . See how to make this arrangement . Photo by Proven Winners .
HOW TO TELL A DAYLILY FROM A TRUE LILY
Last updated : March 28 , 2022
