daylily
Hemerocallis 'Late Plum'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Tissue Culture,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Plum Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water daylilies (Hemerocallis ‘Late Plum’) deeply but infrequently, once a week or every 10 days. During hotter months you should water them more often. The soil should be completely moist, about 1 to 2 inches below the surface, but allow the top of the soil to dry slightly before watering again. In cold months, adjust the amount of watering to the weather: water less when it is wet and more when it is dry.
sunlight
Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Late Plum') plants should be exposed to at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, ideally in the morning or late afternoon. These plants prefer some shade during the hottest parts of the day, such as between 11am and 3pm. The plants should also be protected from strong winds. This variety of Daylily flowers best in full sun, and will tolerate light shade. Therefore, if possible, the location should be in an area of the garden which receives more than 6 hours of sun throughout most of the day.
pruning
Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Late Plum') require extra care when it comes to regular pruning. The best time to prune these plants is in early spring, before growth begins. Pruning should remove any broken or diseased stems, and any flower stalks from the previous year. When pruning, it is important to make sure that the plant is not pruned too much, as daylilies can become sparse if over-pruned. In general, it is best to remove only a few stems at a time, enabling the plant to retain a full and healthy shape. Most importantly, only remove dead, diseased, or broken stems, and avoid pruning healthy stems.
