They are very tolerant of a wide range of conditions, and are very forgiving of gardening “mistakes.” But it really pays to give your daylilies the best growing conditions possible. This can damage the plant to where it may take a couple more years to reach blooming size. Daylilies are among the most carefree and easy-to-grow perennials. They will … During their first growing season, daylilies should be watered during dry weather. Apply 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm.) Daylilies are not fussy about soil and will thrive in places that are too wet or too dry for most other perennials. Deer are particularly fond of the tender emerging daylily shoots and flower buds. Leaf Streak: Daylily leaf streak is caused by the fungus Aureobasidium microstictum. Tetraploid: These daylilies have 44 chromosomes. Countless new hybrids are released every year in addition to the tens of thousands of cultivars already registered. Daylilies are some of the easiest perennials to grow, filling almost any space in the garden with a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Tetraploid daylilies tend to have larger, more intensely colored flowers than diploids. Dig a hole big enough that the roots can be spread out. Flowers are smaller, too. Daylilies should be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart. The name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words "Hemera," which means day and "kallos", which means beauty. Miniature: These compact varieties range from 12 to 25 inches tall. Daylilies prefer a well-drained soil with adequate organic matter. That said, daylilies grow best in fertile, well drained soil. Many double-flowered daylilies are diploids. Diseases. Soil pH test kits can be purchased at large home and garden centers or through your local nursery. Daylilies may not be well suited for the local climate. This will help them get established more quickly. Like any perennial weed, the daylilies will continue to try to send new growth up through the mulch. Your local Cooperative Extension Office may be able to direct you to labs in your area that conduct soil tests for … Your burning daylily questions, answered! Each flower blooms for only one day, which is why daylilies do not make good cut flowers. Discourage the occasional deer visit by spraying plants with one … They're also supported by stronger, sturdier scapes. Daylilies grow best in a soil pH level between 6.0 and 6.5. Fast-forward to me going down on him, it was too big to fit in my mouth and it fell out, but when it fell out it flung back and smacked onto his stomach and made a really loud slapping noise. Daylilies are popular with hybridizers, and there are over 30,000 named varieties. Daylilies are favored by several kinds of wildlife that may frequent your yard. Dividing too late in the fall can result in the daylily roots not being established before the ground freezes. 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