How to Plant Day Lilies
Look over your planting area and determine whether you will need to improve the drainage before you plant., Ensure that the area you wish to plant the flowers in receives at least 6 hours of full sun per day., Avoid planting Day Lilies near other...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look over your planting area and determine whether you will need to improve the drainage before you plant.
The only type of soil that Day Lilies will NOT do well in is heavy, wet soil.
If drainage is poor, create a raised bed to plant them in. -
Step 2: Ensure that the area you wish to plant the flowers in receives at least 6 hours of full sun per day.
Day Lilies will tolerate dappled shade, and some darker varieties may require shade in summer, but most varieties need full sun to thrive. , They will do well under pines in southern states, but will need extra nutrients and water if planted close elsewhere. , Avoid planting when the days are hot and dry to avoid drying out your plant before it can get well established roots. ,,, Plants should be 12–16 inches (30.5–40.6 cm) apart for ground cover or foundation planting, and 18–30 inches (45.7–76.2 cm) apart for specimen planting. ,,,,, While most Day Lilies are drought tolerant, they produce fewer and smaller flowers when dry. ,,,, (They look raggedy by mid summer in some southern states otherwise). -
Step 3: Avoid planting Day Lilies near other water and nutrient hogging plants such as bushes or trees.
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Step 4: Plant in spring or fall.
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Step 5: Dig the bed thoroughly
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Step 6: removing clumps of roots
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Step 7: or any weeds.
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Step 8: Add Humus Rich soil or compost to the bed.
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Step 9: Determine your spacing.
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Step 10: Dig a hole large enough to accommodate your bulbs/rhizomes.
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Step 11: Place each root in its hole with the "crown" or growing tips facing up.
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Step 12: Cover with earth and tamp gently.
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Step 13: Water in thoroughly.
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Step 14: Water 3-4 times per week for best floral production.
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Step 15: Use a medium mulch around the plants to discourage weeds and help retain moisture.
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Step 16: Fertilize with a general fertilizer (12-12-12 is fine) once a year
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Step 17: springtime is usually enough.
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Step 18: Dead Head spent blossoms for a cleaner look.
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Step 19: You may also cut the foliage back to 8–10 inches (20.3–25.4 cm) tall to encourage new growth in areas with very long growing seasons to keep the plant looking good for a longer period of time.
Detailed Guide
The only type of soil that Day Lilies will NOT do well in is heavy, wet soil.
If drainage is poor, create a raised bed to plant them in.
Day Lilies will tolerate dappled shade, and some darker varieties may require shade in summer, but most varieties need full sun to thrive. , They will do well under pines in southern states, but will need extra nutrients and water if planted close elsewhere. , Avoid planting when the days are hot and dry to avoid drying out your plant before it can get well established roots. ,,, Plants should be 12–16 inches (30.5–40.6 cm) apart for ground cover or foundation planting, and 18–30 inches (45.7–76.2 cm) apart for specimen planting. ,,,,, While most Day Lilies are drought tolerant, they produce fewer and smaller flowers when dry. ,,,, (They look raggedy by mid summer in some southern states otherwise).
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