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Daylilies like well-drained soil, with lots of organic matter if possible. Daylilies prefer soil, which is slightly acidic (6.0 7.0 ph). Dig a shallow hole wide enough for the daylily roots to spread. Add a long-term fertilizer to the planting hole. Make a mound in the middle of the soil, placing the daylily crown at the top. Make sure that the crown is slightly above the soil. Fill in over the roots. If possible, mulch around the daylily, being sure not to have the mulch actually touch the daylily crown. Water well for at least the first two weeks, then water the daylily as needed. Daylilies should be planted between 18 30 apart depending on the cultivar. You can plant daylilies most of the year, but you should not plant daylilies during the burning heat of July and August. Plant daylilies in full sun, they can have some afternoon shade. Make sure daylilies receive at least 4 hours of morning sun for good blooming.
Care
Daylilies need only minimal care. In the fall give daylilies a light application of an all-purpose, long-lasting fertilizer. For the dormant types of daylilies, cut off their dead (brown) leaves with cutters or shears in late fall or early winter. Continue watering through the winter on an as need basis. Daylilies do not like to be kept soggy. In the spring, fertilize daylilies again with an all-purpose, long-term fertilizer. Water is important in the spring to get the best blooms, but remember not to keep daylilies soggy. You can also add a water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks if you want, but it isnt a requirement. Do not fertilize daylilies in the summer.If you want your daylilies to continue blooming, remember to cut off the flower stalks (scapes) after they have finished blooming. You can also remove spent flower heads periodically if you want. Daylilies are great in flower arrangements, alone or with other flowers.Daylilies are a plant, which likes to be divided at least every 3 5 years. Simply dig the daylily up. Shake off the excess dirt or hose the daylily off with water. Working from the bottom of the plant, pull the daylily apart. Try to keep at least 2 3 fans together at a time. You should be able to get a number of plants from the original one. If you have extra daylilies, they are a welcome gift to give to friends or other gardeners.
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