tetraploid daylily

Water your Tetraploid Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Aztec Priestess') once per week during the spring and summer months. Water the soil until it is thoroughly saturated, but avoid leaving standing water near the rootball. Doing so will help the plant's roots to become established and to thrive. In the fall and winter months, reduce the frequency of watering to about once per month or less, depending on the weather and soil conditions. Be sure to always check the soil moisture before watering, and only water when needed.

Tetraploid daylilies, such as Hemerocallis 'Aztec Priestess', prefer full sun for flowering and foliage quality. However, they will tolerate some shade. The more sun they get, the better their flowering will be. They should get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably early in the morning and late in the day to avoid any heat stress. Ideally, they should be planted in a location that will get full sun from mid-morning through the middle of the afternoon. In cooler climates, they can tolerate full sun all day.

Tetraploid daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Aztec Priestess') should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should involve removing spent flower stalks and any branches that are crossing or becoming too big for the clump as well as trimming back new growth as needed. After the flower stalks have been removed, it is also beneficial to lightly shear the foliage to keep the plant looking neat and tidy. This pruning should make the clump of daylilies appear full and dense. By pruning back the stems, the plant will be encouraged to branch out and fill in, giving you more blooms for the season.