tetraploid daylily

Tetraploid daylilies should be watered deeply and infrequently. During the warm growing months, water every 5 to 7 days, making sure the root system is getting enough moisture. During the cooler months, water every 10 to 14 days. It is important to water deeply, so be sure to apply the water until it begins to drain out of the bottom of the pot. Too little water can cause the plant to droop and turn yellow.

Tetraploid Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Ruffles Elegante') are a beautiful and hardy species of daylilies that enjoy full sun to part sun exposure. When planted in full sun, they will benefit from 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. When planted in part sun, they will need at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. This means that the daylilies should receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight in the morning and at least 4 hours of direct sunlight in the afternoon or throughout the day to maximize blooming and vigor.

Tetraploid daylily should be pruned in mid-summer after the blooms have finished and the foliage begins to decline. The best time for pruning is usually within 4-6 weeks after the bloom time. Prune by removing spent flower stalks and congestion in the center of the clump. Remove up to 1-third of the foliage, spindly shoots and stalks, and water-sprouts (growth oriented at a right angle to the stem), leaving the strong, well-developed foliage in place. This will help the plant to remain healthy while promoting re-bloom. Rejuvenate an old clump of Tetraploid daylilies by removing all the foliage back to the ground level. This will result in a flush of new shoots and a fresh bloom the following season.