daylily

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro') prefer moist soil. Water your daylily plant deeply once or twice per week, depending on weather conditions. Avoid saturating the soil, as this can cause root rot. During periods of extended dry weather, water more often, providing 1 - 2 inches of water each week. When watering, saturate the soil around the plant to a depth of 8 - 12 inches. Make sure that the water penetrates down to the roots. It is best to water in the early morning so that any excess moisture can quickly evaporate.

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro') should receive 5 to 6 hours of full, direct sunlight each day for optimal growth and flowering. When growing daylilies, keep in mind that they prefer sunny spots with some shelter from the strong midday sun and afternoon heat. This will help to avoid scorching the plant which can cause wilting and discoloration of the leaves. During the peak of summer, daylilies can benefit from some shade during the afternoon hours.

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro') should be pruned in late fall or early spring. For best results, prune down to approximately 6 inches from the ground. Make sure to leave some foliage so as not to expose the crown of the plant and if you must, prune away some of the leaves. In the fall, this will ensure the plant will have enough foliage to protect the crown from winter cold. Pruning on this daylily does result in a loss of blooms the following season however, if established plants are not pruned, they will become leggy and flower production will be drastically reduced.