Hemerocallis x 'Mixed Colors'

Daylily

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Common Name:

Daylily

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Mixed Colors') - Description

They bloom lavishly with no care. They are trouble and maintenance free if they receive the sunlight that they love so much. Plant 18-24 inches apart. They grow 24-48 inches tall.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Mixed Colors') - Blooming

The funnel-shaped blooms last for only one day, but new blooms continue for weeks or months from late spring through the summer. The flowers bloom on tall stalks, starting at the top. When used as cut flowers, a single bloom will fade after one day, but the other buds will flower on subsequent days.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Mixed Colors') - Growth

Daylilies are hardy, long-lived perennials. They like full or partial sun, and will turn to face it.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Mixed Colors') - Planting

Divide the plants, as cultivars do not come true from seed. When they become overcrowded, begin to flower less, or in the early spring or early fall, you can divide.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Mixed Colors') - Pest

Beware slugs and snails which will leave the foliage unsightly. Aphids, thrips, spider mites, and hemerocallis gall midge can also cause problems. In areas with high humidity and temperatures above 90°F (32°C), crown rot becomes a major issue. After a cold winter of freezing and thawing, bacterial leaf and stem rot can occur in the spring.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Mixed Colors') - Interesting facts

Hemerocallis are native to China, Korea, and Japan.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Mixed Colors') - Soil and irrigation

Daylilies do best in rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but some cultivars can grow in sandy soil as well. Keep soil moist during dry weather for better blooming.