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first step to daylily care is to know when to plant. In the
northern, colder climates, daylilies should be planted in the
spring. Planting daylilies in the fall can be fatal, as they
often do not have enough time to form a strong enough root structure
to survive the winter. In warmer climates of the south, early
spring or very late fall planting will be the best choices,
as planting when the temperature and humidity are high will
increase the chance of rot. |
Knowing
where and how to plant are also important to daylily care.
While needing at least six hours of direct sunlight per day,
the daylilies will prefer full sun. Daylily plants also will
adapt to almost any soil condition, provided that it is well
draining. The daylily should be planted at roughly the same
depth that it arrived in. The hole dug should be large enough
for the entire root mass, and then some. The roots of the
daylily plant should be spread out in the entire hole, and
have adequate room to grow further.
The next
step in daylily care is the maintenance. Watering will be
most important in the spring, when the plants are growing
the most, as well as in the summer, during the bloom season.
Watering should be deep, and reach eight to ten inches below
the surface of the soil. Fertilizer should be used, with older
clumps being fertilizer more than younger ones. Mulching will
help to retain moisture, and provide for healthier daylilies.
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