How to Care for Day Lily Flowers
Daylilies are a perennial, which means that they will live in excess of two years. They are one of the easiest of their kind to grow because they can tolerate many diverse conditions and stand strong in the event of any gardening errors. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place daylilies in the sun. Ideally, they do best in full sunshine. Daylilies can endure partial shade but thrive in at least 6 hours of sun daily.
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Improve soil conditions by adding compost, peat moss or humus. These things will help to boost water retention.
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Plant daylilies in the spring or fall, especially in warmer regions. Do not plant daylilies near trees or shrubs with the exception of pine trees.
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Plant daylilies about 16 to 24 inches apart, depending on their size. Plant the bigger ones farther apart. Daylilies grow quickly and can easily become overcrowded.
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Give your daylilies about three or four long waterings per week, and let the water soak in deep. Use a fertilizer that meets the needs of your soil, but do not fertilize your lilies before the flowers are established.
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Tips & Warnings
Daylilies become quite tattered toward the end of summer. To avoid this, use clippers to trim the foliage down to about 6 inches. This encourages new growth.
Daylilies will not grow as well as they can in soil that does not have proper drainage.
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