daylily

Water daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Gadsden Goliath') 1 to 2 times per week. During the spring and summer, water more often, possibly up to twice a day if the weather is especially hot and dry. During the autumn and winter, water less often, approximately once every week or 2. Water the plant at the base of the stalk, rather than over the leaves or the blooms. Iris plants require 1" of water per week in order to thrive. When watering, slowly pour the water over the base of the plants, allowing the soil to absorb the water slowly, rather than adding it quickly and allowing it to run off. To determine if you need to water your daylilies, stick your finger into the soil. If it is dry 2 inches deep, it is time to water.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Gadsden Goliath') are shade-tolerant plants and need at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. They should be planted in a location that receives morning sun and is shielded from hot afternoon sun. If grown in full sun, they may require supplemental watering. To maximize blooming, it is best to provide Daylilies with a minimum of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Daylily 'Gadsden Goliath' should be lightly pruned in mid to late spring, once the new growth begins to sprout after the last frost. Pruning should be done with a pair of sharp hand pruners, removing 1-2 inches of every third shoot. Be sure to make each cut at a 45 degree angle, close to the base. Additionally, the old flowering stalks can be trimmed away to the base after flowering is finished. This will help the plant produce new blooms next season.