Guide to growing garden plants Hemerocallis Daylily
Members of the Hemerocallis genus are hardy perennials that have flower stems that reach heights from 30cm to 1.5M in height.
They have large trumpet shaped flowers of yellow, apricot of orange, atop long stems and a base of strap shaped leaves.
The time that they flower is dependent upon the Hemerocallis species and ranges from the middle of spring to the first months of autumn.
A more common name for Hemerocallis is daylily.
How to grow Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Hemerocallis can be grown either from seeds or roots. if you have roots then plant them at a depth of about 10 to 15cm in early spring; if you have Daylily seeds then sow them at a depth of about 3mm well before the last frost of spring. Daylilies should be grown in sunny or partially shaded areas depending upon location, (cooler climates: grow daylilies in full sun; hotter areas supply partial shade). they like to grow in a soil that is rich and moist and a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5 to 7).
If you plan to first grow daylily indoors then you will first need to place the seeds (within soil) in a black plastic bag, then put in the fridge for six weeks. The daylily seeds should then be kept at a temperature of 15 to 20 degrees Celsius; Hemerocallis species normally take from two to seven weeks to germinate. the plants should be planted out at about 40cm apart, and will spread naturally.
Caring for Daylily plants
Once growing you can obtain more Hemerocallis plants by division. Daylily should be fed towards the end of winter and at the start of spring. They should be watered during prolonged dry spells. Once Hemerocallis has finished flowering cut the plants inflorescent stems back to the ground.