Daylilies are so easy to grow! They thrive in almost any type of soil, they will grow in the sun or in the shade and are rarely troubled by pests or insects. But they are also beautiful! They have big colorful flowers that will bloom from midsummer to early fall, with new blossoms opening each day.
Did you know that each daylily flower lasts just one day? So take a daily stroll through your garden and snap off the spent flowers, being careful not to break off new buds. As the scapes (flower stalk) finish blooming, cut them back to the ground to keep the plants looking neat and to prevent them from putting energy into seed production.
Daylilies grow best in full sun. They will grow in partial shade, but may have fewer flowers. Plant bareroot daylilies in the early spring while the plants are still dormant. Potted daylilies may be planted anytime during the growing season.
Daylilies add so much color to flower beds and borders.
Daylilies are ideal for creating a carefree border along a fence, sidewalk or driveway. It is fun to mix them with other perennials and annuals in your flower beds and borders.
There are thousands of varieties to choose from, so you can choose the colors and heights that work well in your garden.
Like most perennials, it takes daylilies a year or two to get established, but once they do, they will bloom for many years. They will produce more flowers if they are divided about every 5 years.
Daylilies, especially some of the dwarf varieties, grow well in containers. After they quit blooming, the foliage makes a nice backdrop for other flowers.
Daylily foliage usually turns yellow and fades away in late fall. You can remove it in the fall, or wait until spring when it can easily be raked away.
Think about adding some carefree daylily perennials to your gardens. Enjoy!
Source: Longfield Gardens “All About Daylilies”
